The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2129-2012·Announced 2012-09-12

Clif Bar Recalls Blueberry Crisp Bars Due to Mislabeling

Clif Bar and Company is recalling Blueberry Crisp CLIF Bars because some were mistakenly packaged in Chocolate Chip 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 II, which typically involves a situation that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The hazard is mislabeling, which is a moderate risk compared to high-risk pathogens or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Clif Bar and Company is recalling 384 boxes of Blueberry Crisp CLIF Bars, 12-pack boxes, with the UPC 7-22252-30260-1. The recall involves a specific lot with the Best By date 17MAR13G3.

The recall was initiated because a small amount of Blueberry Crisp CLIF bars were inadvertently placed in Chocolate Chip CLIF bar wrappers. These mislabeled bars were then placed inside correctly labeled Blueberry Crisp CLIF bar 12-pack boxes. Retailers sell these products to consumers in 12-pack boxes and sometimes as individual bars.

The affected products were distributed to retailers in Massachusetts and Wisconsin. Consumers who have purchased these specific boxes should check the packaging and Best By date. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Blueberry Crisp CLIF Bars, 12 pack boxes, UPC: 7-22252-30260-1
Affected units
384

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 17MAR13G3

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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 →