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CLIF BUILDER'S brand Mint Chocolate Protein Bars recalled due to undeclared peanuts, tree nuts and coconut
- Starting date:
- July 5, 2017
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
- Subcategory:
- Allergen - Other, Allergen - Peanut, Allergen - Tree Nut
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- CLIF® Bar & Company
- Distribution:
- National
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 11562
- Advisory details
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Background
- Affected products
- Images
- Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, July 5, 2017 - Industry is recalling CLIF BUILDER'S brand Mint Chocolate Protein Bars from the marketplace because they may contain peanuts, tree nuts and coconut which are not declared on the label. People with an allergy to peanuts, tree nuts or coconut should not consume the recalled products described below.
The following products have been sold nationally as well as through Internet sales.
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 store where they were purchased.
If you have an allergy to peanuts, tree nuts or coconut do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.
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- View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process
Who is affected
There have been reported reactions associated with the consumption of these products.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLIF BUILDER'S | Chocolate Mint Protein Bar | 68 g | From 2016JN19M6 to 2018MR08M6 | 7 22252 60644 0 |
| CLIF BUILDER'S | Chocolate Mint Protein Bar | 6 x 68 g | From 2016JN19M6 to 2018MR08M6 | 7 22252 60444 6 |
| CLIF BUILDER'S | Chocolate Mint Protein Bar | 12 x 68 g | From 2016JN19M6 to 2018MR08M6 | 7 22252 61644 9 |
| CLIF BUILDER'S | Protein Bars Variety Pack | 18 x 68 g | From 2016JN18M55210 to 2018FE14M7095 | 7 22252 61633 3 |
Images
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Media enquiries
Amanda Federchuk
amanda.federchuk@ketchum.com
416-355-7410
- CFIA Media Relations
- 613-773-6600