Questbar Protein Bar Double Chocolate Chunk Flavor NET WT
What you need to know
Class II
What happened
The firm is recalling QuestBar Double Chocolate Chunk Bar and QuestBar Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough due to the possibility of plastic pieces introduced into the products by an…
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.
Recall closed · classified by the FDAPA, NC, LAMore food
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Quest Nutrition, LLC.City Of Industry, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
7 93573 22592 47 93573 22591 7
Lot / date codes
Lot #: 1BA4DCC14289 Exp Date: October 17, 2015 UPC Codes: - individual bar: 7-93573-22592-4 - caddie: 7-93573-22591-7 Online Sales: 2, 048 to 169 customers - Lot 1BA4DCC14289
Distribution area
PANCLA
The firm sells the products online and to U.S. distributors (PA, NC, LA) that then further distribute the products. The firm also sells bars online via their direct website. Foreign online consignees consisted of the following countries: Canada, France, Australia, Norway, Dominican Republic, England, Brazil, New Zealand, Portugal, Czech Republic, Finland, Thailand, and United Arab Emirates.
United States, Canada, Australia, France
Quantity affected
17, 925 bars (1, 290 caddies containing 12 bars each and 2, 048 individual bars)
Recall initiation
FDA report date: January 28, 2015
FDA recall number
F-0799-2015
Beyond the headline
The recall, in context
Quest Nutrition, LLC. initiated this food recall on November 13, 2014. The FDA enforcement report states: The firm is recalling QuestBar Double Chocolate Chunk Bar and QuestBar Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough due to the possibility of plastic pieces introduced into the products by an ingredients supplier. The FDA report lists distribution as: The firm sells the products online and to U.S. distributors (PA, NC, LA) that then further distribute the products. The firm also sells bars online via their direct website. Foreign online consignees consisted of the following countries: Canada, France, Australia, Norway, Dominican Republic, England, Brazil, New Zealand, Portugal, Czech Republic, Finland, Thailand, and United Arab Emirates.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The firm is recalling QuestBar Double Chocolate Chunk Bar and QuestBar Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough due to the possibility of plastic pieces introduced into the products by an ingredients supplier.
Questbar Protein Bar Double Chocolate Chunk Flavor NET WT was made or distributed by Quest Nutrition, LLC. in City Of Industry, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0799-2015, dated January 28, 2015.
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
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.
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
1Stop eating or using the product and do not taste or chew it to check for fragments.
2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed plastic or has breathing difficulty, severe pain or persistent vomiting.
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
7 answers
What is the Questbar Protein Bar Double Chocolate Chunk Flavor NET WT recall?
Quest Nutrition, LLC. recalled Questbar Protein Bar Double Chocolate Chunk Flavor NET WT in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0799-2015. The firm is recalling QuestBar Double Chocolate Chunk Bar and QuestBar Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough due to the possibility of plastic pieces introduced into the products by an…
What injuries or health effects are linked to plastic contamination?
Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or cause irritation or injury to the mouth and digestive tract.
Who is most at risk from Plastic contamination?
Young children and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.
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.
How do I get a refund from Quest Nutrition, LLC.?
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-0799-2015 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.
Is the Quest Nutrition, 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-0799-2015. 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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