Zing Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Bars Recalled for Undeclared Milk
NW Nutritional Foods LLC is recalling Zing Dark Chocolate Hazelnut bars because they contain undeclared milk despite being labeled as dairy-free or vegan.
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 (undeclared milk) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
NW Nutritional Foods LLC is voluntarily recalling approximately 242,676 units of Zing Complete Nutrition and Zing Nutrition Bar products in the Dark Chocolate Hazelnut flavor. The recall is being conducted because the bars contain undeclared milk, even though the product labels state they are "Gluten, Soy & Dairy Free" or "Vegan & Non GMO." The affected products are chocolate-covered nutrition bars packaged in individual 1.76 oz wrappers or 12-bar display cartons.
The recalled products were distributed across 49 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, as well as in British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec, Canada. The source text lists specific "Best Before" dates ranging from February 14, 2014, to October 29, 2014. The product is identified by specific UPC codes for the individual bars, display cartons, and master cases.
Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantry for the specific labels and dates listed in the recall notice. Individuals with a milk allergy or sensitivity should avoid consuming these bars. The source text does not provide specific instructions on how to dispose of the product or contact information for the manufacturer.
The recalled product
- Product
- There are 2 different labels for this same product with the same UPC. Label #1 Individual Bars: 100% natural Zing Complete Nutrition, DARK CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT, Gluten, Soy & Dairy Free, NET WT. 1.76 OZ. (50g), Manufactured For: Zing Bars Seattle, WA 98125. Label #1 Displa
- Manufacturer
- NW Nutritional Foods LLC
- Category
- Food — Nutrition Bars
- Affected units
- 242,676
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 (8)
- Best Before: 14 FEB 2014
- 21 FEB 2014
- 30 MARCH 2014
- 13 JUNE 2014
- 31 JULY 2014
- 23 AUG 2014
- 23 SEPT 2014
- and 29 OCT 2014.
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by NW Nutritional Foods LLC 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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