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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Snacks & Confections

Universal Bakery Aussie Bites and Energy Bars Recalled for Undeclared Gluten

Agency Publication Date: July 23, 2024
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Summary

Best Express Foods, Inc. is recalling approximately 1,523,235 units of Universal Bakery Organic Aussie Bites (30 oz) and Organic Sunrise Energy Bars (32 oz and 10 oz). These products were sold under the consumer brand Universal Bakery and are labeled as gluten-free; however, testing by a consumer advocacy group discovered gluten levels exceeding 20 parts per million (ppm). The recall affects products distributed across thirteen U.S. states and Canada.

Risk

Consumption of products containing undeclared gluten poses a serious health risk to individuals with celiac disease or other gluten-related sensitivities. These individuals may experience an adverse reaction or long-term health complications if they consume these products. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

  1. The recalled products are Universal Bakery Organic Aussie Bites sold in 30 oz clamshell containers and Universal Bakery Organic Sunrise Energy Bars sold in 32 oz and 10 oz packages.
  2. Identify your product by checking the lot number printed on the package. This recall includes codes beginning with 'BEF2' followed by various date identifiers. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Best Express Foods, Inc. at 1-800-282-6645 or via email at cs@bestexpressfoods.com for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional assistance.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Universal Bakery Organic Aussie Bites (30 oz)by Universal Bakery
Variants: Organic, Certified Gluten Free, 30 oz clamshell
Lot Numbers:
BEF2 064 03 24
BEF2 066 03 24
BEF2 067 03 24
BEF2 068 03 24
BEF2 071 03 24
BEF2 072 03 24
BEF2 074 03 24
BEF2 078 03 24
BEF2 081 03 24
BEF2 082 03 24
BEF2 085 03 24
BEF2 086 03 24
BEF2 089 03 24
BEF2 090 03 24
BEF2 092 04 24
BEF2 093 04 24
BEF2 094 04 24
BEF2 095 04 24
BEF2 096 04 24
BEF2 099 04 24
BEF2 100 04 24
BEF2 102 04 24
BEF2 106 04 24
BEF2 107 04 24
BEF2 108 04 24
BEF2 109 04 24
BEF2 115 04 24
BEF2 120 04 24
BEF2 121 04 24
BEF2 122 04 24
BEF2 124 05 24
BEF2 127 05 24
BEF2 128 05 24
BEF2 130 05 24
BEF2 131 05 24
BEF2 134 05 24
BEF2 137 05 24
BEF2 142 05 24
BEF2 143 05 24

USDA Organic, Certified Gluten Free. Distributed in CA, CO, AZ, WA, UT, TX, NJ, MD, IL, MI, MN, GA, FL and Canada.

Product: Universal Bakery Organic Sunrise Energy Bars (32 oz and 10 oz)by Universal Bakery
Variants: Organic, Gluten Free, 32 oz, 10 oz
Lot Numbers:
BEF2 065 03 24
BEF2 072 03 24
BEF2 073 03 24
BEF2 075 03 24
BEF2 078 03 24
BEF2 086 03 24
BEF2 087 03 24
BEF2 094 04 24
BEF2 100 04 24
BEF2 106 04 24
BEF2 110 04 24
BEF2 117 04 24
BEF2 120 04 24
BEF2 123 05 24
BEF2 130 05 24
BEF2 135 05 24
BEF2 136 05 24
BEF2 138 05 24

USDA Organic, Gluten Free. Distributed in CA, CO, AZ, WA, UT, TX, NJ, MD, IL, MI, MN, GA, FL and Canada.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 94897
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Best Express Foods, Inc.
Sold By: Retailers in CA, CO, AZ, WA, UT, TX, NJ, MD, IL, MI, MN, GA, and FL; Canada
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (1,419,075 units; 104,160 units)
Distributed To: California, Colorado, Arizona, Washington, Utah, Texas, New Jersey, Maryland, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Georgia, Florida

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