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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Snacks & Confections

Betty Lou's Paleo Java Energy Balls Recalled for Undeclared Sesame

Agency Publication Date: August 4, 2023
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Summary

Betty Lou's Inc. has recalled approximately 1,174 bars of its Paleo Java Nuts About Energy Balls with Cacao, Coffee & Pumpkin Seeds. The recall affects 1.5 oz (42g) individual bars and 12-count display boxes that contain sesame, an allergen that was not declared on the product label. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for more information.

Risk

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

What You Should Do

  1. The recalled products are 1.5 oz (42g) individual bars and 12-count display boxes of Betty Lou's Paleo Java Nuts About Energy Balls with Cacao, Coffee & Pumpkin Seeds. Affected individual bars have UPC 016073521465, while display boxes have UPC 016073521462.
  2. Check the packaging for a Best By date of 08MAY24 and the code F5 1283. This indicates a manufacturing date of May 8, 2023, on packaging line F5.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Betty Lou's Inc. for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls for additional assistance.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 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.
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Betty Lou's Paleo Java Nuts About Energy Balls with Cacao, Coffee & Pumpkin Seeds (1.5 oz / 42g)
Variants: Cacao, Coffee & Pumpkin Seeds, Individual 1.5 oz (42g) package, 12-count display box
UPC Codes:
016073521465
016073521462
Lot Numbers:
BB 08MAY24 hh:mm F5 1283 (Manufactured 05/08/2023)

12-month shelf life. Julian Date 128, Year 3 (1283) indicates May 8, 2023 manufacture.

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Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 92669
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Betty Lou's Inc
Sold By: Retail stores nationwide
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 1174 bars
Distributed To: Nationwide

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