CLIF BUILDER'S brand Mint Chocolate Protein Bars recalled due to undeclared peanuts, tree nuts and coconut

Starting date:

July 5, 2017

Type of communication:

Recall

Alert sub-type:

Food Recall Warning (Allergen)

Subcategory:

Allergen - Other, Allergen - Peanut, Allergen - Tree Nut

Hazard classification:

Class 1

Source of recall:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalling firm:

CLIF® Bar & Company

Distribution:

National

Extent of the product distribution:

Retail

CFIA reference number:

11562

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  Advisory details
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  What you should do
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  Who is affected
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  Background
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  Affected products
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  Images
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  Media enquiries

Advisory details

Ottawa, July 5, 2017 - Industry is recalling CLIF BUILDER'S brand Mint Chocolate Protein Bars from the marketplace because they may contain peanuts, tree nuts and coconut which are not declared on the label. People with an allergy to peanuts, tree nuts or coconut should not consume the recalled products described below.

The following products have been sold nationally as well as through Internet sales.

What you should do

Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

If you have an allergy to peanuts, tree nuts or coconut do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

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• View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process

Who is affected

There have been reported reactions associated with the consumption of these products.

Background

This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace.

Affected products

Images

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Media enquiries

Amanda Federchuk
amanda.federchuk@ketchum.com
416-355-7410

CFIA Media Relations

613-773-6600