US FDA Recall
Starting date:January 15, 2019
Type of communication:Recall
Alert sub-type:Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
Subcategory:Allergen - Peanut
Hazard classification:Class 1
Source of recall:Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:RXBAR
Distribution:National
Extent of the product distribution:Retail
Advisory details
Ottawa, January 15, 2019 - RXBAR is recalling certain RXBAR brand Protein Bars from the marketplace because they may contain peanut which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to peanut should not consume the recalled products described below.
The following products have been sold nationally through Internet sales (www.amazon.ca, www.rxbrands.ca, and possibly other websites) as well as possibly through retail.
What you should do
Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the point of purchase.
If you have an allergy to peanut, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.
- Learn more about common food allergies
- Sign up for recall notifications by email, follow us on Twitter, or join the CFIA community on Facebook
- View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process
Who is affected
There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of these products in Canada.
Background
This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace.
Affected products
| Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RXBAR | Protein Bar – Blueberry | 12 x 52 g | Best before: 2019MA18 | 8 59162 00761 3 |
| RXBAR | Protein Bar – Blueberry | 52 g | BB 2019MA18 | 8 59162 00760 6 |
| RXBAR | Protein Bar – Chocolate Sea Salt | 12 x 52 g | Best before: 2019MA25 | 8 59162 00759 0 |
| RXBAR | Protein Bar – Chocolate Sea Salt | 52 g | BB 2019MA25 | 8 59162 00758 3 |
| RXBAR | Protein Bar – Coconut Chocolate | 12 x 52 g | Best before: 2019MA30 Best before: 2019OC13 | 8 59162 00765 1 |
| RXBAR | Protein Bar – Coconut Chocolate | 52 g | BB 2019MA30 BB 2019OC13 | 8 59162 00764 4 |
Media enquiries
RXBAR Media
media@rxbar.com
1-312-624-8200
media@rxbar.com
1-312-624-8200
- CFIA Media Relations
- 613-773-6600
For more information
RXBAR: info@rxbrands.ca or 1-647-503-4833 Monday through Friday, 8:30 am CT to 6 pm CT, and Saturday and Sunday, 10 am CT to 1 pm CT
For more information, consumers and industry can contact the CFIA by filling out the online feedback form.
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