The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2619-2017·Announced 2017-07-26

YouBar Recalls Honey Almond Chocolate Chip Energy Bars Due to Listeria Risk

YouBar is recalling specific Honey Almond Chocolate Chip energy bars because the cashew butter ingredient is under recall for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Listeria monocytogenes) without reported illnesses, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

YouBar is voluntarily recalling 15,024 units of Milk Drunk Energy Bar - Honey Almond Chocolate Chip. The product is a 2.04oz (58 g) energy bar marketed for breastfeeding mothers, containing 10 g of protein and 12 g of fiber. The recall is limited to units with the code 1157-01 and an expiration date of 10/22/2017.

The recall was initiated after YouBar was notified by its supplier that the cashew butter used in the bars is under recall due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

The affected product was distributed directly to customers. Consumers who have purchased this specific product should check their expiration dates and codes. If they possess the recalled items, they should stop consuming them and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Milk Drunk Energy Bar - Honey Almond Chocolate Chip; The energy bar for breast feeding mama's 10 g protein, 12 g fiber, 220 calories, gluten Free, Non GMO 2.04oz. (58 g) YouBar Inc. Monterey Park, CA.
Manufacturer
YouBar
Hazard
Affected units
15,024

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)

  • 1157-01 Expiration date: 10/22/2017

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 →