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FDA Food recall · Reported December 13, 2017

Fit & Active Chocolatey Chip Protein Meal Bars; UPC: 41498 18695; Lot Code: Q209MY; Expiration date: May 24, 2018

Firm received reports of flexible pieces of yellow plastic found in Fit & Active Chocolatey Chip Protein Meal Bars.

Recall #
F-0422-2018
Affected scope
2701 cs, 7 boxes/cs, 6 bars/box
Initiated
November 21, 2017
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Leclerc Foods USA recalled Fit & Active Chocolatey Chip Protein Meal Bars; UPC: 41498 18695; Lot Code: Q209MY; Expir… - a moderate-severity action.

Fit & Active Chocolatey Chip Protein Meal Bars; UPC: 41498 18695; Lot Code: Q209MY; Expir… was recalled by Leclerc Foods USA in December 13, 2017. Reason: Firm received reports of flexible pieces of yellow plastic found in Fit & Active Chocolatey Chip Protein Meal…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0422-2018 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Leclerc Foods USA issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Firm received reports of flexible pieces of yellow plastic found in Fit & Active Chocolatey Chip Protein Meal….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
December 13, 2017
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0422-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-0422-2018) was formally reported on December 13, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 21, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Leclerc Foods USA is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Montgomery, PA. Federal records list the affected scope as 2701 cs, 7 boxes/cs, 6 bars/box.

The documented reason for this recall is: Firm received reports of flexible pieces of yellow plastic found in Fit & Active Chocolatey Chip Protein Meal Bars. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Te…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

2701 cs, 7 boxes/cs, 6 bars/box

Related Recalls

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Product description

Fit & Active Chocolatey Chip Protein Meal Bars; UPC: 41498 18695; Lot Code: Q209MY; Expiration date: May 24, 2018

Reason for recall

Firm received reports of flexible pieces of yellow plastic found in Fit & Active Chocolatey Chip Protein Meal Bars.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0422-2018
Date reported December 13, 2017
Date initiated November 21, 2017
Recalling firm Leclerc Foods USA
Firm location Montgomery, PA
Affected scope 2701 cs, 7 boxes/cs, 6 bars/box
Distribution Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virgin…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Fit & Active Chocolatey Chip Protein Meal Bars; UPC: 41498 18695; Lot Code: Q209MY; Expiration date: May 24, 2018. Recalled by Leclerc Foods USA. Units affected: 2701 cs, 7 boxes/cs, 6 bars/box.
Why was this product recalled?
Firm received reports of flexible pieces of yellow plastic found in Fit & Active Chocolatey Chip Protein Meal Bars.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on December 13, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0422-2018.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-0422-2018) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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