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Friday, December 9, 2016

One Lot of Energy Bars Recalled Due to Foreign Material

Clif Bar & Company is recalling one production lot of Chocolate Hazelnut Butter energy bars due to the presence of small plastic pieces.  One could guess that the issue was discovered through consumer complaints.
 
   
FDA Recall Notice
Voluntary Class II Recall of Chocolate Hazelnut Butter CLIF® Nut Butter Filled
For Immediate Release
November 18, 2016
 
Contact Consumers1-866-967-9776
 Announcement
 
 
Clif Bar & Company is initiating a voluntary Class II recall of one production run of Chocolate Hazelnut Butter CLIF® Nut Butter Filled energy bars due to the presence of small plastic pieces found in a limited number of bars sold in the U.S. Clif Bar has not received any reports of injuries as a result of the plastic; however, the company is initiating the voluntary recall out of an abundance of caution.
 
Only product meeting the following criteria is affected:
  • Individual bars of Chocolate Hazelnut Butter CLIF® Nut Butter Filled energy bars with “best by” dates of 10JUN17N4 or 11JUN17N4
  • 12-count caddies of Chocolate Hazelnut Butter CLIF® Nut Butter Filled energy bars with “best by” dates of 10JUN17N4 or 11JUN17N4; and
UPC Codes:
a. Bar: 7-22252-26800-6
b. 12-count Caddy: 7-22252-36800-3
c. Case: 00722252-56800-7
 
No other CLIF® Nut Butter Filled energy bar products, pack sizes, configurations, or flavors are affected.
 
The company is asking consumers to return product to the store where purchased to request an exchange or full refund. Affected product should then be discarded and not consumed.
 
Consumers with questions may contact 1-866-967-9776, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PST, Monday-Friday.

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