FDA Food recall · Reported July 31, 2024
Universal Bakery Organic Sunrise Energy Bars 32 oz. and 10 oz. Gluten Free USDA Organic Made With: Rolled Oats, Dried Fruits, Flax Seeds, Quinoa, Coconut, Pumpkin Seeds, Chia Seeds + More Ingredients: Organic Rolled Oats, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Organic Tapioca Syrup, Organic Dried Apples, Organic Dried Cranberries, Organic Raisins, Organic Tapioca Flour, Organic Quinoa, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Organic Flax Seeds, Organic Flax Meal, Organic Shredded Coconut, Orga
Potential undeclared gluten product is labeled as gluten free but consumer advocacy group testing revealed results above 20ppm for gluten.
Best Express Foods, Inc. recalled Universal Bakery Organic Sunrise Energy Bars 32 oz. and 10 oz. Gluten Free USDA Organic … - a moderate-severity action.
Universal Bakery Organic Sunrise Energy Bars 32 oz. and 10 oz. Gluten Free USDA Organic … was recalled by Best Express Foods, Inc. in July 31, 2024. Reason: Potential undeclared gluten product is labeled as gluten free but consumer advocacy group testing revealed re…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1491-2024 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Best Express Foods, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Potential undeclared gluten product is labeled as gluten free but consumer advocacy group testing revealed re….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 104K units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- July 31, 2024
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1491-2024 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) is large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking. 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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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 moderate severity.
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Product description
Universal Bakery Organic Sunrise Energy Bars 32 oz. and 10 oz. Gluten Free USDA Organic Made With: Rolled Oats, Dried Fruits, Flax Seeds, Quinoa, Coconut, Pumpkin Seeds, Chia Seeds + More Ingredients: Organic Rolled Oats, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Organic Tapioca Syrup, Organic Dried Apples, Organic Dried Cranberries, Organic Raisins, Organic Tapioca Flour, Organic Quinoa, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Organic Flax Seeds, Organic Flax Meal, Organic Shredded Coconut, Organic Oat Flour, Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Olive Oil, Organic Sugar, Organic Chia Seeds, Organic Cashews, Organic Cinnamon, Vanilla Extract, Sea Salt, Baking Soda. ALLERGY INFORMATION: This Product Contains Coconut and Tree Nuts. Produced in a facility that may contain Wheat, Soy, Eggs, Peanuts and Tree Nuts. Best Express Foods, Inc. Stockton, CA 95206 USA Comments and Questions: 1-800-282-6645 cs@bestexpressfoods.com www.bestxfoods.com Certified Organic By CCOF Made in California
Reason for recall
Potential undeclared gluten product is labeled as gluten free but consumer advocacy group testing revealed results above 20ppm for gluten.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | F-1491-2024 |
| Date reported | July 31, 2024 |
| Date initiated | June 18, 2024 |
| Recalling firm | Best Express Foods, Inc. |
| Firm location | Stockton, CA |
| Affected scope | 104,160 units |
| Distribution | U.S. distribution to the following: CA, CO, AZ, WA, UT, TX, NJ, MD, IL, MI, MN, GA, FL Foreign distribution to the following: Canada |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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