Aldi's Millville protein chew bars, peanut, dark chocolate & almond packaged ...
FDA Recall #F-1421-2016 — Class I — May 3, 2016
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | F-1421-2016 |
| Date Initiated | May 3, 2016 |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Type | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Product Type | Food |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Schulze & Burch Biscuit Co |
| Location | Chicago, IL |
Product Description
Aldi's Millville protein chew bars, peanut, dark chocolate & almond packaged 5 bars per box in a yellow and brown box with brown and white lettering.
Reason for Recall
A supplier of one of the ingredients in the protein chewy bars informed firm of Listeria Monocytogenes positive.
Classification
Class I — A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Distribution Pattern
The firm shipped the product to 10 customers. All customers were Aldi distribution centers.
Product Quantity
467,964 cartons, 5 bars per carton
Product Codes / Lot Numbers
i. DEC 04 16 1T1 ii. DEC 04 16 2T1 iii. DEC 18 16 1t1 iv. DEC 18 16 2T1 v. DEC 31 16 2T1 vi. JAN 01 17 1T1 vii. JAN 01 17 2T1 viii. JAN 14 17 1T1 ix. JAN 14 17 2T1 x. JAN 15 17 1T1 xi. JAN 20 17 2T1 xii. JAN 21 17 1T1
What Should You Do?
Stop consuming this product immediately. Check your home for the recalled item and dispose of it safely. If you experienced a health issue after consuming this product, contact your doctor and report it to the FDA MedWatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stop consuming the product immediately and do not donate or give it to others. Check the recall notice above for specific disposal or return instructions. Many food recalls ask you to throw the product away and retain the packaging for a possible refund from the retailer. If you purchased it online, check your order history — some retailers send recall notifications directly to customers. You do not need a receipt to report an issue or seek a refund; the fact of purchase is typically sufficient.
Listeria monocytogenes is one of the most serious foodborne pathogens. Unlike most bacteria, Listeria can grow at refrigerator temperatures (below 40°F), meaning refrigerating a contaminated product does not stop the risk. Symptoms can appear 1 to 4 weeks after eating contaminated food and may include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, and loss of balance. Listeriosis is particularly dangerous for pregnant women — infection can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, or premature delivery. If you consumed this recalled product and are in a high-risk group (pregnant, elderly, or immunocompromised), contact your doctor immediately even if you feel well.
Report foodborne illnesses and adverse food reactions to the FDA through the MedWatch Safety Reporting Portal at FDA.gov, or by calling 1-800-332-1088. You can also report issues directly to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal at SafetyReporting.hhs.gov. If you believe there is an immediate public health risk, contact your local health department. Your report helps the FDA identify contamination patterns, initiate recalls faster, and protect other consumers from the same hazard. Include as much detail as possible: the product name, lot code, purchase date and location, and a description of your symptoms or findings.
The FDA assigns a status to each recall action throughout its lifecycle. "Ongoing" means the recall is active — the firm is still working to remove the product from commerce and notify consumers. "Completed" means the recall strategy has been implemented and the FDA has determined that the recalling firm has taken all appropriate steps to remove the product. "Terminated" means the FDA has reviewed the results and concluded the recall is complete. Even if a recall is marked as completed or terminated, you should still discard any recalled products you find at home — the recall status refers to the firm's compliance actions, not the safety of product still in consumers' possession.