There are three different labels for this product. Label #1 individual bar 100% Natural Zing Nutrition Bar, DARK CHOCOLATE SUNFLOWER MINT, Gluten Free & Vegan, NET WT. 1.76 OZ. (50g), Manufactured For: Zing Bars Seattle, WA 98125. Label #1 display Carton 100% Natural Zing Nutrition Bar, Gluten Free & Vegan, DARK CHOCOLATE SUNFLOWER MINT, 12/1.76 OZ(50g) Bars, NET WT. 1 LB 5.12 OZ. (600g). Label #2 individual bar 100% Natural Zing Nutrition Bar, NUT FREE DARK CHOCOLATE SUNFLOWER MINT, Gluten Free & Vegan, NET WT. 1.76 OZ. (50g), Manufactured For: Zing Bars Seattle, WA 98125. Label #3 individual bar 100% Natural Zing Nutrition Bar, NUT FREE DARK CHOCOLATE MINT, Gluten Free, Vegan & Non GMO, NET WT. 1.76 OZ. (50g), Manufactured For: Zing Bars Seattle, WA 98125. Chocolate covered nutrition bar packaged in 2 layer metallized BOPP film, 1.76 oz each. 12 individually wrapped bars per display box. Bar UPC code: 8 55531 00206 7; Display Box UPC code: 8 55531 00213 5; Master Case UPC code: 1 08 55531 00213 2.
Recalled by Nw Nutritional Foods LLC on Mar 27, 2014
Recall Summary
Nw Nutritional Foods LLC recalled There are three different labels for this product. in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Mar 27, 2014.
The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "Undeclared milk found in bars labeled "dairy free" or "vegan."" Allergen mislabeling is the leading cause of U.S. food recalls, because a missing declaration can trigger a reaction in someone who reads the label and believes the product is safe.
Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "Product was distributed in US to AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO,MMS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, VT, WA, AND WI. Product was distributed outside the US to British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec, Canada," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Seattle, WA. The recall covers 50,904 bars of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Jul 23, 2014), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.
Reason for Recall
Undeclared milk found in bars labeled "dairy free" or "vegan."
Product Description
There are three different labels for this product. Label #1 individual bar 100% Natural Zing Nutrition Bar, DARK CHOCOLATE SUNFLOWER MINT, Gluten Free & Vegan, NET WT. 1.76 OZ. (50g), Manufactured For: Zing Bars Seattle, WA 98125. Label #1 display Carton 100% Natural Zing Nutrition Bar, Gluten Free & Vegan, DARK CHOCOLATE SUNFLOWER MINT, 12/1.76 OZ(50g) Bars, NET WT. 1 LB 5.12 OZ. (600g). Label #2 individual bar 100% Natural Zing Nutrition Bar, NUT FREE DARK CHOCOLATE SUNFLOWER MINT, Gluten Free & Vegan, NET WT. 1.76 OZ. (50g), Manufactured For: Zing Bars Seattle, WA 98125. Label #3 individual bar 100% Natural Zing Nutrition Bar, NUT FREE DARK CHOCOLATE MINT, Gluten Free, Vegan & Non GMO, NET WT. 1.76 OZ. (50g), Manufactured For: Zing Bars Seattle, WA 98125. Chocolate covered nutrition bar packaged in 2 layer metallized BOPP film, 1.76 oz each. 12 individually wrapped bars per display box. Bar UPC code: 8 55531 00206 7; Display Box UPC code: 8 55531 00213 5; Master Case UPC code: 1 08 55531 00213 2.
Distribution
Product was distributed in US to AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO,MMS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, VT, WA, AND WI. Product was distributed outside the US to British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec, Canada.
What Should You Do?
- 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
- 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
- 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
- 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.
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