The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1734-2107·Announced 2017-04-12

Nestle Butterfinger Peanut Butter Crisp Candy Bar Recall for Plastic Pieces

Nestle USA is recalling Butterfinger Peanut Butter Crisp Chocolate Candy Bars because they may contain small rigid plastic pieces that could cause cuts or lacerations during consumption.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (plastic pieces causing cuts/lacerations) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Nestle USA is recalling specific 3-pack SharePack and 6-pack Snack Tray sizes of Butterfinger Peanut Butter Crisp Chocolate Candy Bars. The recall is due to the potential presence of small rigid plastic pieces in the product.

Consumers who eat the candy bars may experience cuts or lacerations if they encounter these plastic pieces. The product was distributed to retail distribution companies throughout the United States. The affected items have a best-by date of October 2017 and specific lot numbers for both the 3-pack and 6-pack formats.

Consumers should stop consuming the recalled candy bars and check their packaging for the listed lot numbers and best-by dates. If the product matches the description, consumers should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Nestle Butterfinger Peanut Butter Crisp Chocolate Candy Bar in 3-pack SharePack (2.01 oz); and in 6-pack Snack Tray (4.02oz)
Manufacturer
Nestle USA
Affected units
2,305

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 (7)

  • Best by date Oct 2017. Lot numbers for 3 pack: 63425747W1
  • 63425747W2
  • 63425747W3. Case code 28000-269463
  • UPC 2800-55840. Lot numbers for 6 pack Snack Tray: 63435747W1
  • 63435747W2
  • 63435747W3. Case Code 28000-656447
  • UPC 28000-676651

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.