The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2120-2012·Announced 2012-09-12

Clif Bar White Chocolate Macadamia Recalled for Undeclared Coconut

Clif Bar is recalling White Chocolate Macadamia bars because they contain undeclared coconut. The error occurred when Coconut Chocolate Chip bars were placed in the wrong wrappers.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates a remote probability of adverse health consequences. The hazard is undeclared coconut, a common allergen, but the agency classification and lack of reported illness align with a Moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Clif Bar and Company is recalling 53,453 boxes of CLIF Bar Brand White Chocolate Macadamia CLIF Bars, 2.4 oz (68g), individually wrapped. Each box contains 6 bars. The product was manufactured by Harlan Bakeries in Indianapolis, IN, and distributed to Targets and Walmarts in 25 states. The affected product has a Best By date of 16MAY13G1.

The recall is due to the presence of undeclared coconut in the ingredient statement. The error occurred when Coconut Chocolate Chip bars were inadvertently placed in White Chocolate Macadamia CLIF Bar wrappers. These mislabeled bars were then placed inside correctly labeled Coconut Chocolate Chip CLIF Bar boxes.

Consumers who purchased the affected product should check their inventory for the specific Best By date and product description. If they have the recalled product, they should stop consuming it and contact Clif Bar and Company for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
CLIF Bar Brand White Chocolate Macadamia CLIF Bar, 2.4 oz (68g), Individually wrapped bars Product is manufactured by Harlan Bakeries in Indianapolis, IN.

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 (1)

  • Best By date: 16MAY13G1

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Clif Bar And Company 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 2 products in this recall →