The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2187-2014·Announced 2014-07-23

Zing Nutrition Bars Recalled for Undeclared Milk in Vegan Products

NW Nutritional Foods LLC is recalling Zing Nutrition Bars labeled as vegan or dairy-free because they contain undeclared milk.

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 on a common allergen (milk) in products labeled as vegan or dairy-free, which fits the rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

NW Nutritional Foods LLC is recalling approximately 50,904 units of 100% Natural Zing Nutrition Bars in the Dark Chocolate Sunflower Mint and Dark Chocolate Mint varieties. The recall is being issued because the bars contain undeclared milk, despite being labeled as "dairy free" or "vegan." The affected products are manufactured for Zing Bars in Seattle, Washington, and are packaged in individual bars or display boxes.

The recalled bars were distributed across numerous U.S. states, including Alaska, California, Texas, and Washington, as well as in British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec, Canada. The specific "Best Before" dates for the affected lots are July 31, 2014; August 20, 2014; September 27, 2014; and October 29, 2014. The products are identified by specific UPC codes for the individual bars, display boxes, and master cases.

Consumers who purchased these specific bars should stop consuming them and check their pantry for the affected labels and dates. Individuals with a milk allergy or sensitivity should be particularly cautious. The recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a reasonable probability of temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
There are three different labels for this product. Label #1 individual bar 100% Natural Zing Nutrition Bar, DARK CHOCOLATE SUNFLOWER MINT, Gluten Free & Vegan, NET WT. 1.76 OZ. (50g), Manufactured For: Zing Bars Seattle, WA 98125. Label #1 display Carton 100% Natural Zi
Affected units
50,904

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 (4)

  • Best Before: 31 JULY 2014
  • 20 AUG 2014
  • 27 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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