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Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

SureLife Foods Paleo Bars Recalled for Undeclared Gluten

Agency Publication Date: October 22, 2024
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Summary

Best Express Foods, Inc. is recalling 48,384 units of SureLife Foods Paleo Bars because they may contain gluten despite being labeled as gluten-free. Testing by a consumer advocacy group found gluten levels above 20 parts per million, which exceeds the regulatory limit for gluten-free claims. These bars were distributed in 14-count boxes in California and Oregon and were sold with "Best By" dates through September 2024.

Risk

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to gluten run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products. The product is incorrectly labeled as gluten-free.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects SureLife Foods Paleo Bars sold in 14 oz. boxes (392 g.) containing 14 individually wrapped bars (28 g. each).
  2. Check the back display of your product packaging for the following lot codes and corresponding Best By dates: BEF2 054 02 24 (08/21/2024), BEF2 057 02 24 (08/24/2024), BEF2 058 02 24 (08/25/2024), BEF2 059 02 24 (08/26/2024), BEF2 060 02 24 (08/27/2024), BEF2 074 03 24 (09/10/2024), BEF2 075 03 24 (09/12/2024), BEF 079 03 24 (09/15/2024), BEF2 088 03 24 (09/24/2024), BEF2 089 03 24 (09/25/2024), or BEF2 090 03 24 (09/26/2024).
  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 cs@bestexpfoods.com for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

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: SureLife Foods Paleo Bars (14 oz. / 392 g.)by SureLife Foods
Variants: 14 ct. individually wrapped bars (28 g. each)
Lot Numbers:
BEF2 054 02 24 (Best By 08/21/2024)
BEF2 057 02 24 (Best By 08/24/2024)
BEF2 058 02 24 (Best By 08/25/2024)
BEF2 059 02 24 (Best By 08/26/2024)
BEF2 060 02 24 (Best By 08/27/2024)
BEF2 074 03 24 (Best By 09/10/2024)
BEF2 075 03 24 (Best By 09/12/2024)
BEF 079 03 24 (Best By 09/15/2024)
BEF2 088 03 24 (Best By 09/24/2024)
BEF2 089 03 24 (Best By 09/25/2024)
BEF2 090 03 24 (Best By 09/26/2024)

Labeled as Certified Gluten Free and Certified Paleo.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 95437
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Best Express Foods, Inc.
Sold By: Retailers in California and Oregon
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 48,384 units
Distributed To: California, Oregon

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