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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0698-2023/FDA enforcement
Abbott Laboratories·Food·Mar 28, 2023

Zone Perfect Fudge Graham Bar 50g Bars Packaged in Foil Wrapped- 12 Bars Individually Wrapped…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Potential of foreign material (hard plastic) within product

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or irritate and injure the digestive tract.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAAL, AZ, CA, CO +31 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameAbbott Laboratories
Recalling firmAbbott LaboratoriesColumbus, OH, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lot No - 47961B800 List No - 63259 Expiration Date 03/01/24 Display Lot No - 49012SQoo Display List No - 64138
Distribution area
ALAZCACOCTFLGAIAIDILINKSLAMAMDMEMIMNMONCNENJNVNYOHPASCSDTNTXUTVAWAWIWV

AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV

United States

Quantity affected646, 668 bars
Recall initiationFDA report date: April 19, 2023
FDA recall numberF-0698-2023

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Abbott Laboratories initiated this food recall on March 28, 2023. The FDA enforcement report states: Potential of foreign material (hard plastic) within product. The FDA report lists distribution as: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Potential of foreign material (hard plastic) within product

Zone Perfect Fudge Graham Bar 50g Bars Packaged in Foil Wrapped- 12 Bars Individually Wrapped… was made or distributed by Abbott Laboratories in Columbus, OH, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0698-2023, dated April 19, 2023.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or irritate and injure the digestive tract.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Plastic contamination

Possible health effects

Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or cause irritation or injury to the mouth and digestive tract.

Higher-risk groups

Young children and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product and do not taste or chew it to check for fragments.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed plastic or has breathing difficulty, severe pain or persistent vomiting.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Zone Perfect Fudge Graham Bar 50g Bars Packaged in Foil Wrapped- 12 Bars Individually Wrapped… recall?

Abbott Laboratories recalled Zone Perfect Fudge Graham Bar 50g Bars Packaged in Foil Wrapped- 12 Bars Individually Wrapped… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0698-2023. Potential of foreign material (hard plastic) within product

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop eating or using the product and do not taste or chew it to check for fragments. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed plastic or has breathing difficulty, severe pain or persistent vomiting. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Abbott Laboratories recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0698-2023. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.