The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-3479-2017·Announced 2017-09-06

Amrita Cranberry Raisin Energy Bar Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Amrita Health Foods is recalling Cranberry Raisin Energy Bars due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check best-by dates and discard affected products.

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 per the rubric. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen associated with serious health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Amrita Health Foods is voluntarily recalling 115,000 units of Amrita Cranberry Raisin Energy Bar, 50gm. The recall is being issued because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected product is identified by the UPC 853009004032 and has a best-by date between April 24, 2018, and May 31, 2018.

The recall covers distribution nationwide. Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. The source text does not specify the number of reported illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and best-by date range. If the product matches the description, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. The source text does not provide specific contact information for the recalling firm or the FDA for further inquiries.

The recalled product

Product
Amrita Cranberry Raisin Energy Bar, 50gm UPC: 853009004032
Hazard
Affected units
115,000

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)

  • Best Buy date between 04/24/2018 to 05/31/2018

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 9 recalled by Amrita Health Foods 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 9 products in this recall →