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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0653-2013/FDA enforcement
Mondelez Global LLC·Food·Oct 16, 2012

Green & Black's Organic Peanut & Sea Salt Milk Chocolate Bar NET WT

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Mondelez Global LLC (Mondelez Global) is voluntarily recalling the U.S. Green & Black's Organic Peanut & Sea Salt Milk Chocolate Bar (3.5 oz.) in response to the recently…

  • 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 nameMondelez Global LLC
Recalling firmMondelez Global LLCEast Hanover, NJ, United States
UPC / barcodes
7 08656 10056 2
Lot / date codes
  • UPC - 708656 100562
  • Code Dates: Oct 26, 2012
  • Oct 27, 2012
  • Oct 30, 2012
  • Nov 1, 2012.
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide.

United States

Quantity affected558 cases (120 bars in each case)
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 14, 2012
FDA recall numberF-0653-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Mondelez Global LLC initiated this food recall on October 16, 2012. The FDA enforcement report states: Mondelez Global LLC (Mondelez Global) is voluntarily recalling the U.S. Green & Black's Organic Peanut & Sea Salt Milk Chocolate Bar (3.5 oz.) in response to the recently expanded recall of certain peanut products by Sunland Inc., Portales, NM (Sunland). This product contains peanuts supplied by Sunland. According to Sunland, the peanuts may be contaminated with Salmonella. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Mondelez Global LLC (Mondelez Global) is voluntarily recalling the U.S. Green & Black's Organic Peanut & Sea Salt Milk Chocolate Bar (3.5 oz.) in response to the recently expanded recall of certain peanut products by Sunland Inc., Portales, NM (Sunland). This product contains peanuts supplied by Sunland. According to Sunland, the peanuts may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Green & Black's Organic Peanut & Sea Salt Milk Chocolate Bar NET WT was made or distributed by Mondelez Global LLC in East Hanover, NJ, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0653-2013, dated November 14, 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 Green & Black's Organic Peanut & Sea Salt Milk Chocolate Bar NET WT recall?

Mondelez Global LLC recalled Green & Black's Organic Peanut & Sea Salt Milk Chocolate Bar NET WT in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0653-2013. Mondelez Global LLC (Mondelez Global) is voluntarily recalling the U.S. Green & Black's Organic Peanut & Sea Salt Milk Chocolate Bar (3.5 oz.) in response to the recently…

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 Mondelez Global LLC 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-0653-2013. 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.