Atkins Nutritionals Recalls Chocolate Chip Granola Bars Due to Listeria Risk
Atkins Nutritionals is recalling specific lots of Chocolate Chip Granola Bars because they may have contacted equipment that processed sunflower seeds potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which per the rubric mandates a score of 5 (Critical) regardless of other factors, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
Plain-English summary
Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Chocolate Chip Granola Bars (6x6) due to a potential contamination risk. The recall is being conducted because the products contain or may have come into contact with equipment that processed sunflower seeds distributed by SunOpta Inc., which have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The affected products are identified by the following lot numbers and best-by dates: Lot K53152 (Best By 11/11/2016), Lot K53162 (Best By 11/12/2016), and Lot K53172 (Best By 11/13/2016). The products are packaged in outer paper cartons containing individually wrapped bars and are intended for ambient storage. The recall number is F-1714-2016.
The affected products were distributed nationwide, as well as to Canadian and foreign consignees. The source text does not indicate distribution to VA, government, or military channels. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific lot numbers and best-by dates. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Chocolate Chip Granola Bar 6x6, UPC: 637480046060, Case UPC: 637480046657. Packaging: Outer paper carton containing individually wrapped bars, Ambient Storage
- Manufacturer
- Atkins Nutritionals, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Baked Goods / Bars
- Hazard
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (6)
- Lot K53152
- Best By 11/11/2016
- Lot K53162
- Best By 11/12/2016
- Lot K53172
- Best By 11/13/2016
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 11 recalled by Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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