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This archive of previously issued food recalls and allergy alerts is provided for reference and research purposes.

Users should note that the products listed in the archive have been subject to removal from the marketplace or appropriate corrective action. Food recalls or allergy alerts are not an indication of the food safety status of products produced at a later date.

Food Recall Warning (Allergen) - Probar brand bars recalled due to undeclared milk and soy

From: Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recall date:
July 12, 2019
Reason for recall:
Allergen - Milk, Allergen - Soy
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Company / Firm:
Mountain Equipment Co-op, Probar LLC., PSC Natural Foods, Purity Life Health Products Ltd.
Distribution:
National
Extent of the distribution:
Retail
Reference number:
13091, 13093, 13095, 13096

Recall details

Ottawa, July 12, 2019 - Industry is recalling Probar brand bars from the marketplace because they may contain milk and soy which are not declared on the label. People with an allergy to milk or soy should not consume the recalled products described below.

The following products may have been sold nationally and through Internet sales.

Recalled products

Brand Name Common Name Size UPC Code(s) on Product
Probar The Simply Real Bar,
Chocolate Coconut Flavour
85 g 8 53152 80066 6 Best before
20-MA 03-0634
Probar Meal Chocolate Coconut 85 g 8 53152 10034 6 EXP APR 19 2020
EXP MAY 03 2020
Probar Meal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip 85 g 8 53152 10032 2 EXP APR 29 2020
EXP MAY 06 2020
Probar Meal Original Trail Mix 85 g 8 53152 10001 8 EXP APR 29 2020
Probar Meal Wholeberry Blast 85 g 8 53152 10002 5 EXP MAY 01 2020
Probar Meal Superfood Slam 85 g 8 53152 10007 0 EXP MAY 02 2020

What you should do

Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

If you have an allergy to milk or soy, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

Background

This recall was triggered by a recall in another country. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of these products in Canada.

Product photos

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Probar: The Simply Real Bar, Chocolate Coconut Flavour - 85 g

Probar: The Simply Real Bar, Chocolate Coconut Flavour - 85 g

Probar: The Simply Real Bar, Chocolate Coconut Flavour - 85 g

Probar: The Simply Real Bar, Chocolate Coconut Flavour - 85 g

Probar Meal: Chocolate Coconut - 85g

Probar Meal: Chocolate Coconut - 85g

Probar Meal: Chocolate Coconut - 85g

Probar Meal: Chocolate Coconut - 85g

Probar Meal: Chocolate Coconut - 85g

Probar Meal: Chocolate Coconut - 85g

Probar Meal: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip - 85g

Probar Meal: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip - 85g

Probar Meal: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip - 85g

Probar Meal: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip - 85g

Probar Meal: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip - 85g

Probar Meal: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip - 85g

Probar Meal: Original Trail Mix - 85g

Probar Meal: Original Trail Mix - 85g

Probar Meal: Original Trail Mix - 85g

Probar Meal: Original Trail Mix - 85g

Probar Meal: Wholeberry Blast - 85g

Probar Meal: Wholeberry Blast - 85g

Probar Meal: Wholeberry Blast - 85g

Probar Meal: Wholeberry Blast - 85g

Probar Meal: Superfood Slam - 85g

Probar Meal: Superfood Slam - 85g

Probar Meal: Superfood Slam - 85g

Probar Meal: Superfood Slam - 85g

Public enquiries and media

Public enquiries
Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca
Media relations
Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca
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