The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1830-2013·Announced 2013-08-28

NuGo Dark Peanut Butter Cup Recalled for Undeclared Milk

NuGo Nutrition HQ is recalling Dark Peanut Butter Cups labeled as non-dairy 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 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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which per the rubric mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical) due to the potential for serious adverse health consequences from undeclared allergens.

Plain-English summary

NuGo Nutrition HQ is voluntarily recalling NuGo Dark Peanut Butter Cup, 1.59 oz (45g) Non-Dairy, because the product may contain undeclared milk. The recall was initiated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is classified as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The affected product is distributed nationwide and in Canada. Consumers can identify the recalled product by the Best By date ending in 2012 and 2013, UPC 69153552702 (box), and UPC 69153552701 (bar). The product is labeled as "Non-Dairy," but the presence of undeclared milk poses a risk to individuals with milk allergies or sensitivities.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions. Individuals with a known milk allergy should avoid consuming the product.

The recalled product

Product
NuGo Dark Peanut Butter Cup, 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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