Universal Bakery Organic Sunrise Energy Bars 32 oz. and 10 oz. Gluten Free U...
FDA Recall #F-1491-2024 — Class II — June 18, 2024
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | F-1491-2024 |
| Date Initiated | June 18, 2024 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Type | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Product Type | Food |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Best Express Foods, Inc. |
| Location | Stockton, CA |
Product Description
Universal Bakery Organic Sunrise Energy Bars 32 oz. and 10 oz. Gluten Free USDA Organic Made With: Rolled Oats, Dried Fruits, Flax Seeds, Quinoa, Coconut, Pumpkin Seeds, Chia Seeds + More Ingredients: Organic Rolled Oats, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Organic Tapioca Syrup, Organic Dried Apples, Organic Dried Cranberries, Organic Raisins, Organic Tapioca Flour, Organic Quinoa, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Organic Flax Seeds, Organic Flax Meal, Organic Shredded Coconut, Organic Oat Flour, Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Olive Oil, Organic Sugar, Organic Chia Seeds, Organic Cashews, Organic Cinnamon, Vanilla Extract, Sea Salt, Baking Soda. ALLERGY INFORMATION: This Product Contains Coconut and Tree Nuts. Produced in a facility that may contain Wheat, Soy, Eggs, Peanuts and Tree Nuts. Best Express Foods, Inc. Stockton, CA 95206 USA Comments and Questions: 1-800-282-6645 [email protected] www.bestxfoods.com Certified Organic By CCOF Made in California
Reason for Recall
Potential undeclared gluten product is labeled as gluten free but consumer advocacy group testing revealed results above 20ppm for gluten.
Classification
Class II — A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
Distribution Pattern
U.S. distribution to the following: CA, CO, AZ, WA, UT, TX, NJ, MD, IL, MI, MN, GA, FL Foreign distribution to the following: Canada
Product Quantity
104,160 units
Product Codes / Lot Numbers
Lot # BEF2 065 03 24 BEF2 065 03 24 BEF2 072 03 24 BEF2 073 03 24 BEF2 075 03 24 BEF2 075 03 24 BEF2 075 03 24 BEF2 078 03 24 BEF2 086 03 24 BEF2 086 03 24 BEF2 086 03 24 BEF2 086 03 24 BEF2 086 03 24 BEF2 087 03 24 BEF2 094 04 24 BEF2 094 04 24 BEF2 094 04 24 BEF2 100 04 24 BEF2 100 04 24 BEF2 106 04 24 BEF2 110 04 24 BEF2 110 04 24 BEF2 117 04 24 BEF2 110 04 24 BEF2 117 04 24 BEF2 120 04 24 BEF2 123 05 24 BEF2 130 05 24 BEF2 130 05 24 BEF2 130 05 24 BEF2 135 05 24 BEF2 136 05 24 BEF2 136 05 24 BEF2 138 05 24
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.
If you have a food allergy and consumed the recalled product, monitor yourself closely for allergic reaction symptoms — including hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, or anaphylaxis. If you experience any symptoms, seek medical attention immediately. For anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction with difficulty breathing, rapid heartbeat, or loss of consciousness), call 911 and use an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen) if available. Stop consuming the product and check all products from the same manufacturer for similar labeling issues, as undeclared allergens sometimes affect multiple products from the same production facility.
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.