PROBAR LLC Recalls PROBAR Base® Frosted Peanut Butter Bars Due to Possible Presence of Undeclared Milk Allergen
January 26 2015 - 7:24PM
Business Wire
PROBAR LLC of Salt Lake City, UT has initiated a voluntary
recall of its PROBAR Base® Frosted Peanut Butter Bars due to the
possible presence of an undeclared milk allergen. People who have
an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious
allergic reaction if they consume this product. No other PROBAR®
products are affected.
Image of voluntarily recalled product
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This voluntary recall only involves Frosted Peanut Butter
flavored PROBAR Base® Bars in 2.46 oz. packages distributed
nationwide to retail stores and online. PROBAR® is voluntarily
recalling three lots that may contain the allergen:
Product Lot Codes Beginning with:
Expiration Date Unit UPC 12 Count
Box UPC Frosted Peanut Butter PROBAR Base 24289
EXP# 01/16/2016 8-53152-10060-5 8-53152-10061-2
Frosted Peanut Butter PROBAR Base 24188 EXP#
10/07/2015 8-53152-10060-5 8-53152-10061-2 Frosted
Peanut Butter PROBAR Base 24160 EXP# 09/09/2015
8-53152-10060-5 8-53152-10061-2
To locate the Lot Codes:
- Individual unit Lot Code and Expiration
Date: printed on the outer seal of the wrapper
- 12-unit case Lot Code and Expiration
Date: printed outside of the box
Retailers and distributors have been notified to remove the
product from store shelves.
The highest priority of PROBAR® is the safety and quality of its
products. PROBAR® is working in close cooperation with
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to fully resolve
this issue. There have been two consumer complaints of allergic
reactions to date. These complaints prompted the recall.
Consumers can call 1-800-921-2294, Monday through Friday from
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT, or email returns@theprobar.com for more
information and how to return the product for a full refund.
About PROBAR
PROBAR® creates delicious, convenient, healthy, plant-based food
products. The company strives to be the leading provider of real
food choices, always maintaining a commitment to quality,
sustainability and a delicious experience. Visit us:
ThePROBAR.com
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