RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1734-2107/FDA enforcement
Nestle USA·Food·Mar 8, 2017

Nestle Butterfinger Peanut Butter Crisp Chocolate Candy Bar in 3-pack Sharepack (2.01 OZ)

What you need to know

Class II
  • What happened

    Products may contain small rigid plastic pieces, which could result in cuts or lacerations during consumption.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or irritate and injure the digestive tract.

  • 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.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameNestle USA
Recalling firmNestle USAGlendale, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
28000676651
Lot / date codes
  • Best by date Oct 2017. Lot numbers for 3 pack: 63425747W1, 63425747W2, 63425747W3. Case code 28000-269463, UPC 2800-55840. Lot numbers for 6 pack Snack Tray: 63435747W1, 63435747W2, 63435747W3. Case Code 28000-656447, UPC 28000-676651
Distribution area

Product was distributed to retail distribution companies throughout the United States.

United States

Quantity affectedtotal distributed: 2305 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: April 12, 2017
FDA recall numberF-1734-2107

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Nestle USA initiated this food recall on March 8, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: Products may contain small rigid plastic pieces, which could result in cuts or lacerations during consumption. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was distributed to retail distribution companies throughout the United States.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Products may contain small rigid plastic pieces, which could result in cuts or lacerations during consumption.

Nestle Butterfinger Peanut Butter Crisp Chocolate Candy Bar in 3-pack Sharepack (2.01 OZ) was made or distributed by Nestle USA in Glendale, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1734-2107, dated April 12, 2017.

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, plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or irritate and injure the digestive tract.

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

Plastic contamination

Possible health effects

Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or cause irritation or injury to the mouth and digestive tract.

Higher-risk groups

Young children and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product and do not taste or chew it to check for fragments.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed plastic or has breathing difficulty, severe pain or persistent vomiting.
  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 Nestle Butterfinger Peanut Butter Crisp Chocolate Candy Bar in 3-pack Sharepack (2.01 OZ) recall?

Nestle USA recalled Nestle Butterfinger Peanut Butter Crisp Chocolate Candy Bar in 3-pack Sharepack (2.01 OZ) in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1734-2107. Products may contain small rigid plastic pieces, which could result in cuts or lacerations during consumption.

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. Stop eating or using the product and do not taste or chew it to check for fragments. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed plastic or has breathing difficulty, severe pain or persistent vomiting. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Nestle USA 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-1734-2107. 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.