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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Oct 16, 2012 (14 years ago)

PureFit Peanut Butter Bars recall

Recalled by PureFit Inc · Irvine, CA, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

PureFit is recalling PureFit Peanut Butter Crunch Bars because of possible Salmonella. The peanut butter in the crunch bars was supplied by Sunland Inc., and it is on recall because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Pathogen: Salmonella

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What was recalled

PureFit Peanut Butter Bars, size 2 oz (56.7g) and box of 15 bars in 1 box/carton. UPC 812787001008, 812787002005

Quantity: 128,160 units

Food: Peanut butter

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

01MAR13 and 12JUL13

Where it was sold

Nationwide.

FDA's distribution note: Nationwide in the US and worldwide: Australia, Canada, Norway, New Zealand, Ireland, and United Kingdom.

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
PureFit Inc
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Oct 16, 2012
In FDA report of
Nov 14, 2012
Terminated
Jan 24, 2013
FDA recall number
F-0597-2013 · event 63438
Official record
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