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Clif Bar and Company·Food·Nov 18, 2016

Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Clif¿ Nut Butter Filled Energy Bars

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Clif Bar & Company initiated a recall of one production run of Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Clif Nut Butter Filled Energy Bars after receiving complaints of foreign material in the…

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • 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 FDADistribution not listedMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameClif Bar and Company
Recalling firmClif Bar & CompanyEmeryville, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
7 22252 26800 600 722252 56800 77 22252 36800 3
Lot / date codes
  • 10JUN17N4 and 11JUN17N4
Distribution area

US distribution only.

United States

Quantity affected35, 575 cartons (12 ct.)
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 21, 2016
FDA recall numberF-0719-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Clif Bar & Company initiated this food recall on November 18, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Clif Bar & Company initiated a recall of one production run of Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Clif Nut Butter Filled Energy Bars after receiving complaints of foreign material in the product. The FDA report lists distribution as: US distribution only.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Clif Bar & Company initiated a recall of one production run of Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Clif Nut Butter Filled Energy Bars after receiving complaints of foreign material in the product.

Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Clif¿ Nut Butter Filled Energy Bars was made or distributed by Clif Bar & Company in Emeryville, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0719-2017, dated December 21, 2016.

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, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

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 UPC and lot code 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

Undeclared tree nuts

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, digestive symptoms or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a tree-nut allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed tree-nut allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  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 Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Clif¿ Nut Butter Filled Energy Bars recall?

Clif Bar and Company recalled Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Clif¿ Nut Butter Filled Energy Bars in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0719-2017. Clif Bar & Company initiated a recall of one production run of Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Clif Nut Butter Filled Energy Bars after receiving complaints of foreign material in the…

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. Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Clif Bar and Company 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-0719-2017. 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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Official source

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