Severity
Critical
CriticalClass ITerminated
FDA Food recall · Reported July 27, 2016
CLIF BAR Nuts & Seeds energy bar, 68 g bar. Almonds, Peanuts, Pumpkin Seeds UPC: 7-22252-16101-7; 12 count and 6 count packages INGREDIENTS: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Rolled Oats, Soy Protein Isolate, Sunflower Seeds, Organic Almonds, Organic Cane Syrup, Organic Peanut Butter, Rice Flour, Organic Roasted Soybeans, Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Sunflower Seed Butter, Organic Soy Flour, Organic Oat Fiber, Natural Flavors, Sea Salt, Sunflower Oil, Barley Malt Extract, Mixed Tocophe
Firm was notified by supplier of sunflower kernels that they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
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Clif Bar And Company recalled CLIF BAR Nuts & Seeds energy bar, 68 g bar. Almonds, Peanuts, Pumpkin Seeds UPC: 7-2225… - a critical-severity action.
CLIF BAR Nuts & Seeds energy bar, 68 g bar. Almonds, Peanuts, Pumpkin Seeds UPC: 7-2225… was recalled by Clif Bar And Company in July 27, 2016. Reason: Firm was notified by supplier of sunflower kernels that they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1693-2016 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Clif Bar And Company issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-Firm was notified by supplier of sunflower kernels that they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes..
- Critical
- severity level
- Class I
- classification
- July 27, 2016
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1693-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Food action (record #F-1693-2016) was formally reported on July 27, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 2, 2016. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Clif Bar And Company is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Emeryville, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as approximately 1,973,133 packaging units total, all varieties.
The documented reason for this recall is: Firm was notified by supplier of sunflower kernels that they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US and Canada. 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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Affected scope
approximately 1,973,133 packaging units total, all varieties
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product description
CLIF BAR Nuts & Seeds energy bar, 68 g bar. Almonds, Peanuts, Pumpkin Seeds UPC: 7-22252-16101-7; 12 count and 6 count packages INGREDIENTS: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Rolled Oats, Soy Protein Isolate, Sunflower Seeds, Organic Almonds, Organic Cane Syrup, Organic Peanut Butter, Rice Flour, Organic Roasted Soybeans, Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Sunflower Seed Butter, Organic Soy Flour, Organic Oat Fiber, Natural Flavors, Sea Salt, Sunflower Oil, Barley Malt Extract, Mixed Tocopherols (Antioxidant). ClifBar & Company, Emeryville, CA
Reason for recall
Firm was notified by supplier of sunflower kernels that they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-1693-2016 |
| Date reported | July 27, 2016 |
| Date initiated | June 2, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Clif Bar And Company |
| Firm location | Emeryville, CA |
| Affected scope | approximately 1,973,133 packaging units total, all varieties |
| Distribution | US and Canada |
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
Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
CLIF BAR Nuts & Seeds energy bar, 68 g bar. Almonds, Peanuts, Pumpkin Seeds UPC: 7-22252-16101-7; 12 count and 6 count packages INGREDIENTS: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Rolled Oats, Soy Protein Isolate, Sunflower Seeds, Organic Almonds, Organic Cane Syrup, Organic Peanut Butter, Rice Flour, Organic Roasted Soybeans, Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Sunflower Seed Butter, Organic Soy Flour, Organic Oat Fiber, Natural Flavors, Sea Salt, Sunflower Oil, Barley Malt Extract, Mixed Tocopherols (Antioxidant). ClifBar & Company, Emeryville, CA. Recalled by Clif Bar And Company. Units affected: approximately 1,973,133 packaging units total, all varieties.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Firm was notified by supplier of sunflower kernels that they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on July 27, 2016. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-1693-2016.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: US and Canada.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (F-1693-2016) 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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