The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2068-2019·Announced 2019-08-28

Nosh Organic Fruit and Protein Soft Oat Bars Recalled for Mold Contamination

First Start Holdings is recalling Nosh Organic Fruit & Protein Soft Oat Bars due to potential mold contamination. The product was distributed nationwide through three US distributors and the company's website.

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 is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves potential mold contamination, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

First Start Holdings is recalling Nosh Organic Fruit & Protein Soft Oat Bars in the Apple, Sweet Potato & Cinnamon variety. The recall is being conducted because the bars have the potential to be contaminated with mold. The affected product consists of boxes containing six 0.74 oz. (21 g) bars, with a net weight of 4.44 oz. (126 g). The product is a product of Canada and is distributed by First Start Holdings in Santa Fe Springs, CA.

The recall involves 11,996 retail boxes. The affected units have a Best Before Date of May 20, 2020, or May 22, 2020. The product was distributed to three US distributors with nationwide distribution, as well as directly from the firm's website.

Consumers who have purchased these specific bars should check their Best Before Date and stop consuming the product if it matches the recalled dates. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or refund, but consumers should generally follow standard recall procedures or contact the manufacturer for guidance.

The recalled product

Product
Nosh Organic Fruit & Protein Soft Oat Bar; Apple, Sweet Potato & Cinnamon. 6 - 0.74 oz. (21 g) bars per box. Net Wt. 4.44 oz. 126g) Ingredients: Organic Whole Grain Rolled Oats, Organic, Tapioca Syrup, Organic Sunflower Seed Protein, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Date Paste,
Manufacturer
FIRST START HOLDINGS INC
Category
Food — Baked Goods / Bars
Hazard
Affected units
11,996

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 (3)

  • Best Before Date of May 20
  • 2020
  • Best Before Date of May 22

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by FIRST START HOLDINGS INC 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.

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