Lärabar recalls all batches of its own brand peanut butter snack bars
Saturday 24 January 2009
Food Alert: for Information
Ref: 02/2009 (Update 1)
This is an update to the food alert for information issued on 21 January concerning a recall of certain sizes, batch and date codes of Lärabar Peanut Butter Cookie flavour snack bars, due to the possible presence of Salmonella Typhimurium.
The Agency has been informed that, on a precautionary basis, Lärabar has extended the recall of Lärabar Peanut Butter Cookie flavour snack bars to include all size, batch and date codes. The affected products have been withdrawn from sale and a product recall notice will be issued by the company in the national press on Saturday 24 January 2009. These notices will alert consumers to the recall and advise them of what actions to take if they have purchased the affected products.
The products recalled are:
- Lärabar Peanut Butter Cookie flavour snack bars
- All sizes, batch and best before date codes
A copy of the text of the product recall notice issued by Lärabar can be found below. A customer helpline has been provided, the number for which is 0800 0232951. No other Lärabar products or flavours are known to be affected.
Text from the recall notice issued by Lärabar
LÄRABAR PEANUT BUTTER SNACK BARS
Lärabar is voluntarily extending its recall of a limited number of Peanut Butter Cookie flavour Snack Bars.
Lärabar is issuing this recall notice as a precautionary measure after learning that the peanut butter in these products may be contaminated with salmonella although no illnesses have been reported in connection with Lärabar products.
Lärabar Peanut Butter Cookie flavour snack bars are distributed nationally and sold and sampled primarily as individual bars in grocery and specialty retail stores. The potentially affected products are listed below:
- Lärabar Peanut Butter Cookie flavour snack bars
- All sizes, batch codes and all Best Before Dates
No other flavours of Lärabar products are being recalled.
Customers are asked to return the product to the store where they purchased it. They will receive a full cash refund.
If you prefer you can return the empty packaging to the following address for a full refund.
LÄRABAR
PO Box 363
Uxbridge
Middlesex
UB8 1YT
You can also speak to us if you would like any further information or have concerns. The free phone number is: 0800 0232951