QuestBar Protein Bar Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Flavor NET Wt. 2.12 OZ ...
FDA Recall #F-0800-2015 — Class II — November 13, 2014
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | F-0800-2015 |
| Date Initiated | November 13, 2014 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Type | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Product Type | Food |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Quest Nutrition, LLC. |
| Location | City Of Industry, CA |
Product Description
QuestBar Protein Bar Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Flavor NET Wt. 2.12 OZ (60g) Lot #: 1BA6CCD14294 UPC Codes: - individual bar: 7-93573-21453-9 - caddie: 7-93573-21454-6 Production date: 10/22/14 Exp Date: 10/21/15 The protein bar is wrapped in a plastic wrapper containing labeling information. The bars are placed into cardboard boxes (caddie), containing product information, for retail display. Each caddie contains 12 bars.
Reason for Recall
The firm is recalling QuestBar Double Chocolate Chunk Bar and QuestBar Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough due to the possibility of plastic pieces introduced into the products by an ingredients supplier.
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
The firm sells the products online and to U.S. distributors (PA, NC, LA) that then further distribute the products. The firm also sells bars online via their direct website. Foreign online consignees consisted of the following countries: Canada, France, Australia, Norway, Dominican Republic, England, Brazil, New Zealand, Portugal, Czech Republic, Finland, Thailand, and United Arab Emirates.
Product Quantity
4752 bars (396 caddies containing 12 bars each) and 1,099 bars online
Product Codes / Lot Numbers
Lot #: 1BA6CCD14294 UPC Codes: - individual bar: 7-93573-21453-9 - caddie: 7-93573-21454-6 Production date: 10/22/14 Exp Date: 10/21/15 Online Sales: 1,099 bars of CCD to 77 customers -Lot 1BA6CCD14289 (491 bars) -Lot 1BA6CCD14293 (435 bars) -Lot 1BA6CCD14294 (173 bars)
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.
In most cases, yes. Retailers are typically notified to accept returns of recalled products and issue refunds, regardless of whether you have a receipt. Check with the store where you purchased the item. Some manufacturers also offer direct refunds — contact the recalling firm using the information in the official recall notice. If you purchased the product online, contact the retailer's customer service with your order number. In either case, you generally do not need original packaging, though retaining the product label with the lot code or UPC can speed up the process.
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.