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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0139-2013/FDA enforcement
Gretchen's Shoebox Express·Food·Oct 2, 2012

Starbuck Protein Bistro Box, 6.80 OZ

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    The 0.5 oz. single-serve Honey Peanut Butter squeeze packs in the Starbuck Protein Bistro Boxes containing peanut that has a potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

  • 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 nameGretchen's Shoebox Express
Recalling firmGretchen's Shoebox ExpressSeattle, WA, United States
UPC / barcodes
7 62111 88150 28 94455 00039 1
Lot / date codes
  • Enjoy By dates: 09/02/12 to 09/27/12, 9/28/12, 9/30/12-10/6/12. The 0.5 oz. single-serve Honey Peanut Butter squeeze pack has the Best By dates: 7/14/13, 8/10/13, 8/13/13, 8/14/13, 8/15/13, and/or 8/26/13.
Distribution area
IN

Product was distributed at cafe stores in Oregon and Washington only. There are no Canadian consignees.

United States

Quantity affectedapproximately 16, 752 units
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 24, 2012
FDA recall numberF-0139-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Gretchen's Shoebox Express initiated this food recall on October 2, 2012. The FDA enforcement report states: The 0.5 oz. single-serve Honey Peanut Butter squeeze packs in the Starbuck Protein Bistro Boxes containing peanut that has a potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was distributed at cafe stores in Oregon and Washington only. There are no Canadian consignees.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The 0.5 oz. single-serve Honey Peanut Butter squeeze packs in the Starbuck Protein Bistro Boxes containing peanut that has a potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Starbuck Protein Bistro Box, 6.80 OZ was made or distributed by Gretchen's Shoebox Express in Seattle, WA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0139-2013, dated October 24, 2012.

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 Starbuck Protein Bistro Box, 6.80 OZ recall?

Gretchen's Shoebox Express recalled Starbuck Protein Bistro Box, 6.80 OZ in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0139-2013. The 0.5 oz. single-serve Honey Peanut Butter squeeze packs in the Starbuck Protein Bistro Boxes containing peanut that has a potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

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.

Is the Gretchen's Shoebox Express 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-0139-2013. 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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Official source

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