gomacro MACROBAR brand almond butter + carob. Net Wt. 2 oz (57 g)

GoMacro, INC. recalled gomacro MACROBAR brand almond butter + carob. in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Jul 24, 2014.

The recall was triggered by possible Salmonella contamination: "GoMacro is recalling MARCO BARS brand almond butter + carob (lots 1634 and 1645), and sunflower butter + chocolate (lot 1646) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella." Salmonella is one of the most common causes of U.S. foodborne illness, with symptoms that typically appear within six hours to six days of exposure.

Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "nationwide. OUS to Include: Canada, United Kingdom," 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 Viola, WI. The recall covers 20,063 bars total of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Sep 10, 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.