The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1979-2014·Announced 2014-06-04

Dr. Mercola Organic Cocoa Cassava Bars Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Mercola Group is voluntarily recalling Dr. Mercola Organic Cocoa Cassava bars because they may contain undeclared milk protein.

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 (milk), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Mercola Group is voluntarily recalling Dr. Mercola Organic Cocoa Cassava bars, 1.59 oz (45 g), individually packaged in foil pouches. The recall was initiated because the bars may contain undeclared milk protein.

The affected product was sold at retail locations in display cases containing 12 bars per display case, with 12 display cases packaged in each master case. The recall covers 98,698 boxes, totaling 1,184,376 bars. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States and in several foreign countries, including Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Iceland, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

Consumers with these products should check their lot numbers and best-by dates against the following list: CD2601MC01 (04/27/14), 2313 (08/19/14), 3503 (12/16/14), 3513 (12/16/14), 3523 (12/16/14), and 3533 (12/16/14). The UPC code is 8 13006 01142 6. Individuals with a milk allergy or sensitivity should avoid consuming these bars.

The recalled product

Product
Organic Cocoa Cassava bars, 1.59 oz (45 g), individually packaged in foil pouches and sold under the Dr. Mercola brand. Sold at retail locations in display cases containing 12 bars per display case. 12 display cases are packaged in each master case.
Manufacturer
Mercola Group

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 (12)

  • UPC Code: 8 13006 01142 6
  • Lot Numbers and Best By Dates: CD2601MC01
  • 04/27/14
  • 2313
  • 08/19/14
  • 2323
  • 08/20/14
  • 3503
  • 12/16/14
  • 3513
  • 3523
  • 3533

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 37 states specifically: