Amrita Chocolate Maca recall

Recalled by Amrita Health Foods · Pleasantville, NY, United States

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

Why it was recalled

Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Listeria monocytogenes can grow even in the fridge and is especially dangerous in pregnancy.

The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.

What was recalled

Amrita Chocolate Maca 15g Protein Bar, 60 gm UPC: 853009004056

Quantity: 115,000 bars (total)

Food: Chocolate & candy

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.

Best Buy date between 04/24/2018 to 05/31/2018

Where it was sold

Nationwide.

FDA's distribution note: Nationwide

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: Amrita Health Foods
Initiated by: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated: Aug 2, 2017
In FDA report of: Sep 6, 2017
Terminated: Feb 14, 2019
FDA recall number: F-3471-2017 · event 77872
Official record: FDA enforcement report search