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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1421-2016/FDA enforcement
Schulze & Burch Biscuit Co·Food·May 3, 2016

Aldi's Millville Protein Chew Bars, Peanut, Dark Chocolate & Almond Packaged 5 Bars Per Box In…

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    A supplier of one of the ingredients in the protein chewy bars informed firm of Listeria Monocytogenes positive.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

  • 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 nameSchulze & Burch Biscuit Co
Recalling firmSchulze & Burch Biscuit CoChicago, IL, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • i. DEC 04 16 1T1 ii. DEC 04 16 2T1 iii. DEC 18 16 1t1 iv. DEC 18 16 2T1 v. DEC 31 16 2T1 vi. JAN 01 17 1T1 vii. JAN 01 17 2T1 viii. JAN 14 17 1T1 ix. JAN 14 17 2T1 x. JAN 15 17 1T1 xi. JAN 20 17 2T1 xii. JAN 21 17 1T1
Distribution area

The firm shipped the product to 10 customers. All customers were Aldi distribution centers.

United States

Quantity affected467, 964 cartons, 5 bars per carton
Recall initiationFDA report date: June 15, 2016
FDA recall numberF-1421-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Schulze & Burch Biscuit Co initiated this food recall on May 3, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: A supplier of one of the ingredients in the protein chewy bars informed firm of Listeria Monocytogenes positive. The FDA report lists distribution as: The firm shipped the product to 10 customers. All customers were Aldi distribution centers.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: A supplier of one of the ingredients in the protein chewy bars informed firm of Listeria Monocytogenes positive.

Aldi's Millville Protein Chew Bars, Peanut, Dark Chocolate & Almond Packaged 5 Bars Per Box In… was made or distributed by Schulze & Burch Biscuit Co in Chicago, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1421-2016, dated June 15, 2016.

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 hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

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 lot and date codes 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

Listeria monocytogenes

Symptoms to watch for

Fever, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhea may occur. Severe infection can cause headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions.

When symptoms may appear

Symptoms can begin within a few days, but can take up to several weeks to appear.

Higher-risk groups

Pregnant people, newborns, adults over 65 and immunocompromised people are at the highest risk of 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 Aldi's Millville Protein Chew Bars, Peanut, Dark Chocolate & Almond Packaged 5 Bars Per Box In… recall?

Schulze & Burch Biscuit Co recalled Aldi's Millville Protein Chew Bars, Peanut, Dark Chocolate & Almond Packaged 5 Bars Per Box In… in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1421-2016. A supplier of one of the ingredients in the protein chewy bars informed firm of Listeria Monocytogenes positive.

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 Schulze & Burch Biscuit Co 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-1421-2016. 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.