CLIF and LUNA bar recall

[MichaelJ]

From http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/clifbar01_09.html

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- BERKELEY, Calif., Jan 19, 2009 -- Clif Bar & Company today announced a voluntary recall of CLIF(R) and LUNA(R) branded bars that contain peanut butter because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products contain peanut butter manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). PCA is the focus of an investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning a recent Salmonella outbreak thought to be caused by tainted peanut butter.

The following Clif Bar & Company products with "Best By/Sell By" dates ranging as shown below, in all sizes and packages, are included in the recall:

Clif Bar Chocolate Chip Peanut Crunch
BEST BY/SELL BY: 21JUN09 to 01OCT09, and 03NOV09 to 28NOV09

Clif Bar Crunchy Peanut Butter
BEST BY/SELL BY: 21JUN09 to 01OCT09, and 03NOV09 to 28NOV09

Clif Bar Peanut Toffee Buzz
BEST BY/SELL BY: only 13SEP09

ZBaR Peanut Butter
BEST BY/SELL BY: 07JUL09 to 05SEP09, and 12NOV09

Clif Builders Peanut Butter
BEST BY/SELL BY: 19JUL09 to 30SEP09, and 05NOV09 to 18NOV09

Luna Nutz over Chocolate
BEST BY/SELL BY: 29JUL09 to 03OCT09, 11NOV09 to 14NOV09

Luna Peanut Butter Cookie
BEST BY/SELL BY: 02OCT09 to 03OCT09, and 11NOV09 to 14NOV09

All Clif Mojo Bars
BEST BY/SELL BY: 30APR09 to 21JUN09

 

[Jay H]

But your turkey hill Peanut Butter Ripple ice cream is safe... Whew!

http://www.turkeyhill.com/new-stuff/peanuts.asp

Jay

 

[sardog1]

Thanks MJ.

 

[ColdRiverRun]

Thanks MJ.

Thanks Jay H

 

[MattC]

Thanks Michael. Figures, I just bought a few bars last night, although I can't remember if any contain pb.

Matt

 

[Viewseeker]

thats terriable..guess its not that bad afterall, those bars arent that good we cant do without for awhile... thanks MJ for info

 

[Viewseeker]

girl scout cookies, ok

just saw this on local news for a bunch of things, girl scout cookies not affected

http://www.9wsyr.com/news/local/sto...-products-recalls/r9i7UN9KV0eLNwRmqGMvzA.cspx

 

[TrishandAlex]

Thank you!!!!

 

[Dugan]

This is part of a general recall on peanut butter and pastes and foods containing them. FDA info regarding this peanut-related outbreak of salmonella here

It's important to know that the extent of the outbreak and possibly linked products is not yet known. New products may be added in the coming days.

 

[Jay H]

Another searchable database from the FDA:

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/index.cfm

Jay

 

[PA Ridgerunner]

hmmm...not feeling so good. I have a box at home that once had 8 each of two of the flavors (and sell by dates) being recalled. I now have 5 of one and 3 of the other...I think I ate one or two of them skiing last weekend. That said, I'm not eating the others...better safe than sorry.

 

[roadtripper]

Clif Bar Crunchy Peanut Butter
BEST BY/SELL BY: 21JUN09 to 01OCT09, and 03NOV09 to 28NOV09

I just finished eating one of these and 2 minutes later saw this list. Oops =)

 

[DrewKnight]

For what it's worth, from the Clif Bar website:

"If you purchased the recalled bars, please destroy them but retain the BEST BY, SELL BY or EXPIRY DATE/DATE D’EXPIRATION code found on the back of the package. For questions or a refund, contact us online or call 1-800-CLIFBAR (1-800-254-3227). "

We had a whole case of mixed flavors including quite a few that met the criteria. My wife contacted them yesterday, so we'll see what kind of response we get.

 

[Viewseeker]

hmmm...not feeling so good. I have a box at home that once had 8 each of two of the flavors (and sell by dates) being recalled. I now have 5 of one and 3 of the other...I think I ate one or two of them skiing last weekend. That said, I'm not eating the others...better safe than sorry.

PA send them to PO Box.......LOL...if you ate them already im sure they must be fine to finish, just my .02$

 

[MichaelJ]

The recall has been greatly expanded. More varieties of Clif and other brands of power/energy bars. Here's the rough summary:

…confirm that the sources of the outbreak of illnesses caused by Salmonella Typhimurium are peanut butter and peanut paste produced by the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) at its Blakely, Georgia processing plant.

Neither of these products is sold directly to consumers. However, through its investigation, FDA has determined that PCA distributed potentially contaminated product to more than 100 consignee firms, for use as an ingredient in hundreds of different products, such as cookies, crackers, cereal, candy and ice cream.

Product recalls include some pet food products that contain peanut paste that was made by PCA. While the risk of animals contracting salmonellosis is minimal, there is risk to humans from handling these products. It is important for people to wash their hands--and make sure children wash their hands--before and, especially, after feeding treats to pets.

Major national brands of jarred peanut butter found in grocery stores are not affected by the PCA recall.

There is quite a long list of products at the FDA website. Do take a look! You may be surprised at some of the items, such as brownie mixes, many brands of ice cream, cookies, crackers (all those Austin brand cracker and peanut butter snacks), even Ethnic Gourmet pad thai dinners, and Trader Joe's vegan pad thai with tofu, and spicy kung pao chicken.