The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2440-2017·Announced 2017-07-12

Bulletproof Recalls Vanilla Shortbread Collagen Protein Bites for Listeria Risk

Bulletproof 360 Inc is recalling Vanilla Shortbread Collagen Protein Bites due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall covers specific lots distributed nationwide and internationally.

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 mandates a minimum severity score of 4, and the presence of Listeria monocytogenes contamination in a ready-to-eat food product typically warrants a Critical rating due to the high risk of severe illness.

Plain-English summary

Bulletproof 360 Inc is recalling specific lots of Vanilla Shortbread Collagen Protein Bites because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected product is sold in foil-wrapped bars, with 15 pieces per box. The recall includes Lot # 1147-01 with a use-by date of 11/20/2017, and Lot # 1217-01 with a use-by date of 11/27/2017.

The recall involves 682 boxes, or 10,230 individual bites. These products were distributed nationwide, including in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and were sold online at bulletproof.com. The company also distributed the product internationally to numerous countries, including Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom.

Consumers should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers and use-by dates listed above. If they possess these products, they should not consume them and should follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Vanilla Shortbread Collagen Protein Bite. Each Bite is packed in foil wrapper, net wt. per Bar is 0.74 oz (21g). There 15 pieces packed in a box and the net wt. is 11.10 oz (315 g). Individual Bar UPC 815709021504. Box UPC 815709021511.
Hazard

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 (3)

  • Lot # 1147-01
  • Use by Date 11/20/2017. Lot # 1217-01
  • Use by Date 11/27/2017.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 3 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Bulletproof 360 Inc 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 5 products in this recall →