The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2292-2014·Announced 2014-08-13

KIND Recalls Multiple Protein Bars Due to Potential Peanut Presence

KIND, LLC is recalling several varieties of KIND and Strong & KIND bars due to the potential presence of peanut protein.

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 indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death, meeting the criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

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

The recall covers 16,869 bars distributed nationwide and in Mexico. The affected lot codes are TC14049A1, TC14049B1, TC14070B1, TC14070C1, TC14071A1, TC14071B1, TC14105B1, TC14105C1, TC14106A1, TC14106B1, TC14106C1, and TC14107A1. The products are packaged in yellow, black, and transparent wrappers and are sold individually or in boxes of 4 or 12.

Consumers with peanut allergies should not consume these products. Individuals should check their pantry for the specific lot codes listed above and dispose of the products or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
STRONG & KIND Honey Mustard Almond Protein Bar, 45g, packaged in a yellow, black and transparent wrapper. Sold individually or packaged in a box of 4 or 12.
Manufacturer
KIND, LLC
Affected units
16,869

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 (12)

  • Lot Codes: TC14049A1
  • TC14049B1
  • TC14070B1
  • TC14070C1
  • TC14071A1
  • TC14071B1
  • TC14105B1
  • TC14105C1
  • TC14106A1
  • TC14106B1
  • TC14106C1
  • TC14107A1

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 →