The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2290-2014·Announced 2014-08-13

KIND Recalls Multiple Protein Bars Due to Potential Peanut Presence

KIND, LLC is recalling several Strong & Kind and Kind protein bars nationwide and in Mexico due to the potential presence of peanut protein.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 per the rubric. Additionally, the presence of undeclared peanut protein poses a significant risk of severe allergic reactions.

Plain-English summary

KIND, LLC is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Strong & Kind and Kind protein bars. The recall is being conducted due to the potential presence of peanut protein in the products. The affected products include Strong & Kind Honey Mustard, Strong & Kind Thai Sweet Chili, Strong & Kind Roasted Jalapeno, Strong & Kind Hickory Smoked, Strong & Kind Honey Smoke BBQ Bars, and Kind Maple Pumpkin Baked Bar.

The recall covers 3,494 cases of the products, which were distributed nationwide and in Mexico. The specific lot codes affected are TC14048B1, TC14048C1, TC14069A1, TC14069B1, TC14069C1, TC14070A1, TC14070B1, TC14101A1, TC14101B1, TC14101C1, TC14102A1, TC14102B1, and TC14102C1. The products are packaged in red, black, and transparent wrappers and are sold individually or in boxes of 4 or 12.

Consumers with these products should check their lot codes against the list provided. If the lot code matches, consumers should stop consuming the product and contact KIND, LLC for further instructions or a refund. Individuals with a peanut allergy should be particularly cautious and avoid consuming these products.

The recalled product

Product
STRONG & KIND Honey Smoked BBQ Almond Protein Bar, 45g, packaged in a red, black and transparent wrapper. Sold individually or packaged in a box of 4 or 12.
Manufacturer
KIND, LLC
Affected units
3,494

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 (13)

  • Lot Codes: TC14048B1
  • TC14048C1
  • TC14069A1
  • TC14069B1
  • TC14069C1
  • TC14070A1
  • TC14070B1
  • TC14101A1
  • TC14101B1
  • TC14101C1
  • TC14102A1
  • TC14102B1
  • TC14102C1

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by KIND, 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.

See all 6 products in this recall →