The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2154-2016·Announced 2016-10-05

NeolifeBar Fruit and Nuts Bars Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk

Natural Formulas is recalling NeolifeBar Fruit & Nuts bars because they contain sunflower kernels under recall for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Natural Formulas is recalling NeolifeBar: Fruit & Nuts; 10 g Protein; 5 g Fiber. 320 mg Omega-3s. The product is sold as a package of 15 bars and distributed by GNLD International, LLC. The recall involves specific lots: Lot 3285A (US and foreign distribution), and lots 3425A and 0476A (foreign distribution only).

The recall was initiated because the product was manufactured with Sunflower Kernels provided by SunOpta, which are under recall for possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this specific recall.

Consumers should stop using the affected products. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or return, nor does it list specific retail locations, noting only that the product is not sold in retail stores.

The recalled product

Product
NeolifeBar: Fruit & Nuts; 10 g Protein; 5 g Fiber. 320 mg Omega-3s. Net Wt. 1.6 oz. (45 g). Product is sold as a package of 15 bars: Distributed by GNLD International, LLC, Fremont, CA. Not sold in retail stores
Manufacturer
Natural Formulas
Hazard

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)

  • Lot 3285A

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.