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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1979-2014/FDA enforcement
Mercola Group·Food·Apr 29, 2014

Organic Cocoa Cassava Bars, 1.59 OZ (45 g), Individually Packaged in Foil Pouches and Sold…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    This voluntary recall has been initiated because the Dr. Mercola Organic Cocoa Cassava bars may contain undeclared milk protein.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameMercola Group
Recalling firmMercola GroupHoffman Estates, IL, United States
UPC / barcodes
8 13006 01142 6
Lot / date codes
  • UPC Code: 8 13006 01142 6; Lot Numbers and Best By Dates: CD2601MC01, 04/27/14; 2313, 08/19/14; 2323, 08/20/14; 3503, 12/16/14; 3513, 12/16/14
  • 3523, 12/16/14; 3533, 12/16/14
Distribution area
Nationwide

*** US: Nationwide (AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI); *** FOREIGN: Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Iceland, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom

United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Australia, China

Quantity affected98, 698 boxes (1, 184, 376 bars)
Recall initiationFDA report date: June 4, 2014
FDA recall numberF-1979-2014

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Mercola Group initiated this food recall on April 29, 2014. The FDA enforcement report states: This voluntary recall has been initiated because the Dr. Mercola Organic Cocoa Cassava bars may contain undeclared milk protein. The FDA report lists distribution as: *** US: Nationwide (AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI); *** FOREIGN: Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Iceland, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: This voluntary recall has been initiated because the Dr. Mercola Organic Cocoa Cassava bars may contain undeclared milk protein.

Organic Cocoa Cassava Bars, 1.59 OZ (45 g), Individually Packaged in Foil Pouches and Sold… was made or distributed by Mercola Group in Hoffman Estates, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1979-2014, dated June 4, 2014.

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, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

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 milk

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a milk 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 cow's milk allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a milk 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 Organic Cocoa Cassava Bars, 1.59 OZ (45 g), Individually Packaged in Foil Pouches and Sold… recall?

Mercola Group recalled Organic Cocoa Cassava Bars, 1.59 OZ (45 g), Individually Packaged in Foil Pouches and Sold… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1979-2014. This voluntary recall has been initiated because the Dr. Mercola Organic Cocoa Cassava bars may contain undeclared milk protein.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have a milk 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 Mercola Group 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-1979-2014. 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.