The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1824-2013·Announced 2013-08-28

NuGo Free Dark Chocolate Trail Mix Bar Recalled for Undeclared Milk

NuGo Nutrition HQ is recalling specific lots of Free Dark Chocolate Trail Mix Bars because they may contain undeclared milk.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Product may contain undeclared milk product"

Plain-English summary

NuGo Nutrition HQ is voluntarily recalling specific lots of NuGo Free Dark Chocolate Trail Mix Bar, 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy. The recall is being issued because the product may contain undeclared milk, which is a major food allergen.

The affected product is distributed nationwide and in Canada. Consumers should check their pantry for bars with a Best By date ending in 2012 or 2013. The box UPC code is 691535453012 and the bar UPC code is 69153545301.

Individuals with a milk allergy or milk sensitivity should not consume the recalled product. Consumers who have purchased the product should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
NuGo Free Dark Chocolate Trail Mix Bar, 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy
Manufacturer
NuGo Nutrition HQ

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 10 recalled by NuGo Nutrition HQ 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.

See all 10 products in this recall →

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