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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1270-2013/FDA enforcement
Doctors Best Weight Loss·Food·Mar 8, 2013

Protidiet High Protein Chocolate Dream Bar

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Recall was initiated after CFIA notified FDA of implicated products sold to the firm. During a FDA visit, the firm discovered that they were selling product that were recalled…

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameDoctors Best Weight Loss
Recalling firmDoctors Best Weight LossPembroke Pines, FL, United States
UPC / barcodes
6 21498 42238 1
Lot / date codes
  • UPC 6 21498 42238 1, lot code CR 18 13B, and Best Before: 2015-08.
Distribution area

Canada

Canada

Quantity affected3 boxes (21 bars in total)
Recall initiationFDA report date: April 3, 2013
FDA recall numberF-1270-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Doctors Best Weight Loss initiated this food recall on March 8, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Recall was initiated after CFIA notified FDA of implicated products sold to the firm. During a FDA visit, the firm discovered that they were selling product that were recalled in Canada by the manufacturer, "Pro-Amino International Inc." because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. Upon further FDA investigation at the firm product was further distributed to a consignee in Canada. The FDA report lists distribution as: Canada.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Recall was initiated after CFIA notified FDA of implicated products sold to the firm. During a FDA visit, the firm discovered that they were selling product that were recalled in Canada by the manufacturer, "Pro-Amino International Inc." because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. Upon further FDA investigation at the firm product was further distributed to a consignee in Canada.

Protidiet High Protein Chocolate Dream Bar was made or distributed by Doctors Best Weight Loss in Pembroke Pines, FL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1270-2013, dated April 3, 2013.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

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

Salmonella

Symptoms to watch for

Diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea and sometimes vomiting. Symptoms can be severe in young children, older adults and immunocompromised people.

When symptoms may appear

Usually 6 hours to 6 days after exposure; illness often lasts 4 to 7 days.

Higher-risk groups

Children under 5, adults over 65, pregnant people and anyone with a weakened immune system are more likely to develop severe illness.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

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 Protidiet High Protein Chocolate Dream Bar recall?

Doctors Best Weight Loss recalled Protidiet High Protein Chocolate Dream Bar in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1270-2013. Recall was initiated after CFIA notified FDA of implicated products sold to the firm. During a FDA visit, the firm discovered that they were selling product that were recalled…

What are the symptoms of Salmonella exposure?

Diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea and sometimes vomiting. Symptoms can be severe in young children, older adults and immunocompromised people.

How quickly can Salmonella symptoms appear?

Usually 6 hours to 6 days after exposure; illness often lasts 4 to 7 days.

Who is most at risk from Salmonella?

Children under 5, adults over 65, pregnant people and anyone with a weakened immune system are more likely to develop severe illness.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

How do I get a refund from Doctors Best Weight Loss?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-1270-2013 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Doctors Best Weight Loss 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-1270-2013. 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.