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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 recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 5 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 agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.

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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..
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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