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FDA Food recall · Reported November 14, 2012

Ridgebar Peanut Butter Crunch, 40 grams

Creative Energy Foods manufactured nutrition bars with peanuts from Sunland, Inc which are under recall for the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.

Recall #
F-0613-2013
Affected scope
1269
Initiated
October 12, 2012
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Creative Energy Foods, Inc. LLC recalled Ridgebar Peanut Butter Crunch, 40 grams - a critical-severity action.

Ridgebar Peanut Butter Crunch, 40 grams was recalled by Creative Energy Foods, Inc. LLC in November 14, 2012. Reason: Creative Energy Foods manufactured nutrition bars with peanuts from Sunland, Inc which are under recall for t…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0613-2013 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Creative Energy Foods, Inc. LLC issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-Creative Energy Foods manufactured nutrition bars with peanuts from Sunland, Inc which are under recall for t….

Critical
severity level
1K units
affected scope
Class I
classification
November 14, 2012
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0613-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-0613-2013) was formally reported on November 14, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 12, 2012. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Creative Energy Foods, Inc. LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Oakland, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 1269.

The documented reason for this recall is: Creative Energy Foods manufactured nutrition bars with peanuts from Sunland, Inc which are under recall for the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Product was only sold on the internet.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Critical

Affected scope

1269

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

Ridgebar Peanut Butter Crunch, 40 grams

Reason for recall

Creative Energy Foods manufactured nutrition bars with peanuts from Sunland, Inc which are under recall for the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0613-2013
Date reported November 14, 2012
Date initiated October 12, 2012
Recalling firm Creative Energy Foods, Inc. LLC
Firm location Oakland, CA
Affected scope 1269
Distribution Product was only sold on the internet.

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

Scale of Impact

1269 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Ridgebar Peanut Butter Crunch, 40 grams. Recalled by Creative Energy Foods, Inc. LLC. Units affected: 1269.
Why was this product recalled?
Creative Energy Foods manufactured nutrition bars with peanuts from Sunland, Inc which are under recall for the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on November 14, 2012. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-0613-2013.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Product was only sold on the internet..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-0613-2013) 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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Food, reported November 14, 2012. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.