The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1825-2014·Announced 2014-04-23

Luna Chocolate Chunk Bars Recalled for Undeclared Macadamia Nut Allergen

Clif Bar & Company is recalling Luna Chocolate Chunk bars because they contain macadamia nut butter, which is not listed in the ingredients or allergen statement.

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 allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (macadamia nut), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Clif Bar & Company is recalling 19,119 boxes of Luna Chocolate Chunk Whole Nutrition Bars for Women. The recall is due to the presence of macadamia nut butter in the product, which is not included in the ingredient listing or the allergen statement on the packaging.

The affected product is the 15-count box of Luna Chocolate Chunk bars. The specific Best By Dates involved are 11NOV14 and 14OCT14. The product was distributed in numerous states, including AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Individuals with a macadamia nut allergy should be particularly cautious, as the undeclared allergen poses a risk of an allergic reaction.

The recalled product

Product
Luna Chocolate Chunk; Whole Nutrition Bar for Women; 15 count box. Clif Bar & Company, Emeryville, CA

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 (2)

  • Individual Bar UPC: 7-22252-10068-9
  • 15 Count Box UPC: 7-22252-20068-6: Best By Dates of 11NOV14 and 14OCT14.

Distribution