The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2293-2014·Announced 2014-08-13

KIND Recalls Multiple Protein Bars Due to Peanut Allergen

KIND, LLC is recalling several KIND and Strong & KIND bar varieties 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 recall is classified as 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. The presence of undeclared peanut protein in food products is a significant hazard for individuals with peanut allergies.

Plain-English summary

KIND, LLC is voluntarily recalling multiple lots of KIND and Strong & KIND protein bars. The recall is being conducted because the products may contain peanut protein, which is a major food allergen. 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 covers 3,525 cases of the products, which were distributed nationwide and in Mexico. The specific lot codes affected are TC14048A1, TC14048B1, TC14074A1, TC14074B1, TC14074C1, TC14076A1, TC14102C2, TC14104A1, TC14104B1, TC14104C1, and TC14105A1. The products are packaged in grey, black, and transparent wrappers and are sold individually or in boxes of 4 or 12.

Consumers who have purchased 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 a refund or further instructions. Individuals with peanut allergies should be particularly cautious and avoid consuming any of the recalled items.

The recalled product

Product
STRONG & KIND Hickory Smoked Almond Protein Bar, 45g, packaged in a grey, black and transparent wrapper. Sold individually or packaged in a box of 4 or 12.
Manufacturer
KIND, LLC
Affected units
3,525

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 (11)

  • Lot Codes: TC14048A1
  • TC14048B1
  • TC14074A1
  • TC14074B1
  • TC14074C1
  • TC14076A1
  • TC14102C2
  • TC14104A1
  • TC14104B1
  • TC14104C1
  • TC14105A1

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 →