RXBAR Recalls Certain Varieties of Bars Due to a Potential Undeclared Peanut Allergen

CHICAGO, Jan.15, 2019 /CNW/ -- RXBAR is voluntarily recalling certain varieties of bars because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have peanut allergies run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

Recalled Products include:

• Blueberry, single bar, UPC 59162 00760, and 12-count carton, UPC 59162 00761
  Best if used by 2019 May 18
  
• Chocolate Sea Salt, single bar, UPC 59162 00758, and 12-count carton, UPC 59162 00759
  Best if used by 2019 May 25
  
• Coconut Chocolate, single bar, UPC 59162 00764, and 12-count carton, UPC 59162 00765
  Best if used by 2019 May 30 and 2019 Oct. 13

No other RXBAR flavours are affected by the recall in Canada.

RXBAR identified the potential for peanut in two varieties ? Chocolate Sea Salt and Coconut Chocolate ? in December and initiated a recall of those varieties in the US only, as the impacted food was not sold in Canada. We are expanding the recall out of an abundance of caution after recently receiving consumer contacts regarding allergic reactions to additional varieties.

At RXBAR, food safety and quality are our top priority. Our investigation concluded that the issue stems from a specific ingredient supplied by a third party. We immediately changed suppliers for this ingredient when the issue arose.

People who have purchased affected product and who have peanut allergies should discard the product and contact their local retailer or RXBAR for replacement or a full refund. Consumers can contact the RXBAR consumer service team at [email protected] or 1-647-503-4833 Monday through Friday, 8:30am CT - 6pm CT and Saturday and Sunday 10am CT - 1pm CT.

SOURCE RXBAR