The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1754-2018·Announced 2018-08-15

Matiz Raw Apricot Bar Recalled Due to Foreign Plastic Contamination

Power Selles Imports is recalling Matiz Raw Apricot Bars because customers found small plastic pieces in the product.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

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 2/5 (Moderate).

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves foreign material contamination (plastic) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Power Selles Imports dba Culinary Collective is recalling Matiz Raw Apricot Bar Demi-luna 8.8 ounce bars. The recall was initiated after a customer reported finding two small plastic pieces in the product.

The affected product is packaged in shrink wrap plastic and bears the UPC 8 32924 00543 0. The specific lot number is 39617, with a best before date of 1/30/2019. The recall covers 78 cases, with 12 units per case.

The product was distributed in Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New Hampshire, New York, and Virginia. Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Matiz Raw Apricot Bar Demi-luna 8.8 ounces bar, packaged in shrink wrap plastic, UPC 8 32924 00543 0. Product is labeled in parts: "***matiz RAW APRICOT ***100% Natural Ingredients: 92% dried apricots and almonds ****PRODUCED BY: Bio Vera, Losar de la Vera…

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot/batch #/39617
  • best before date 1/30/2019

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Same manufacturer · Power Selles Imports dba Culinary Collective

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