YouBar Paleo Protein Vanilla Coconut Bars Recalled for Listeria Risk
YouBar is recalling Paleo Protein Vanilla Coconut bars because cashew butter used in them may contain 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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
YouBar Inc. is recalling specific boxes of YouBar Paleo Protein Vanilla Coconut Protein Bars. The recall was initiated after the company was notified by a supplier that the cashew butter used in the bars is under recall due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
The affected product consists of 12-bar boxes, with each bar weighing 1.58 oz. (45g). The recall includes 226 whole box locations and 38 variety box locations. Affected expiration dates are 10-14-17, 10-30-17, and 11-19-17. The product was distributed to direct customers.
Consumers who have purchased these bars should stop consuming them and check their expiration dates against the listed dates. If the product matches the description and expiration dates, consumers should dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- YouBar Paleo Protein Vanilla Coconut Protein Bar Bar. 12 bars per box 1.58 oz. (45g); 12 bars per box Manufactured by YouBar Inc. Monterey Park, CA.
- Manufacturer
- YouBar
- Category
- Food — Protein Bars
- 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)
- Expiration dates: 10-14-17
- 10-30-17
- 11-19-17
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.
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