Built Bar Banana Cream Pie Puffs Recalled for Possible E. coli

Agency Publication Date: July 1, 2022

Summary

Built Brands LLC is recalling 4,196 individual Built Bar Banana Cream Pie Puffs protein bars because they may be contaminated with Escherichia coli (E. coli). The 1.41 oz. (40 g) bars were sold nationwide directly to consumers, both as individual bars and within 12-count mixed boxes. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date; however, consumers who have these products should not eat them and should follow the disposal or return instructions provided.

Risk

The protein bars may be contaminated with E. coli, a bacterium that can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (which is often bloody), and vomiting. While no injuries have been reported, consuming contaminated food poses a risk of serious bacterial infection.

What You Should Do

The recalled products are Built Bar Banana Cream Pie Puffs Protein Bars (1.41 oz. / 40 g) with UPC 840229300532. These were sold individually or as part of a 12-count mixed paperboard box.
Identify affected bars by looking for lot code D22151011 and a 'Best by' date of 03/02/2023. These identifiers can be found on either the top or bottom of the wrapper near the crimped ends.
Contact Built Brands LLC directly to arrange for a return, or throw the product away.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls for more information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

How to: Contact the manufacturer to arrange return, or throw the product away.

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Built Bar Banana Cream Pie Puffs Protein Bar (1.41 oz. / 40 g)

Variants: Banana Cream Pie

Item Code:

30000318

UPC Codes:

840229300532

Lot Numbers:

D22151011 (Best by 03/02/2023)

Product sold individually or as part of a paperboard 12-count mixed box containing 4 affected bars.

Product Images

Built Bar Puffs

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 90428

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: BUILT BRANDS LLC

Sold By: Direct to consumers

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 4,196 individual bars

Distributed To: Nationwide

Agency Last Updated: July 6, 2022

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Summary

What You Should Do

The recalled products are Built Bar Banana Cream Pie Puffs Protein Bars (1.41 oz. / 40 g) with UPC 840229300532. These were sold individually or as part of a 12-count mixed paperboard box.

Identify affected bars by looking for lot code D22151011 and a 'Best by' date of 03/02/2023. These identifiers can be found on either the top or bottom of the wrapper near the crimped ends.

Contact Built Brands LLC directly to arrange for a return, or throw the product away.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls for more information.