The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2605-2017·Announced 2017-07-26

YouBar Cherry Cashew Nutrition Bar Recalled for Listeria Risk

YouBar is recalling Cherry Cashew Nutrition Bars because the cashew butter ingredient may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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 meets the rubric criterion for a score of 4 (Severe) as it is a serious health hazard. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

YouBar is recalling The Only Bar Cherry Cashew, Nutrition Bar, 1.55 oz. (44g). The recall was initiated after the firm was notified by its supplier that the cashew butter used in the protein bars is under recall due to the potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

The affected product is identified by the code 0977-02 and has an expiration date of 4/7/2017. The product was distributed directly to customers. The source text does not specify the number of units recalled or the geographic scope of the distribution beyond direct customer sales.

Consumers should stop using the recalled product. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or return, nor does it report any illnesses or injuries associated with the product.

The recalled product

Product
The Only Bar Cherry Cashew, Nutrition Bar Gluten Free, Vegan, 9 grams of pant program, 100% Natural 1.55 oz. (44g); YouBar Inc. Monterey Park, CA.
Manufacturer
YouBar
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 (1)

  • 0977-02 Expiration date: 4/7/2017

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 33 recalled by YouBar 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 33 products in this recall →