Bumble Bar, Inc. Recalls Gluten Free Bars Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

by John Libonati on October 29th, 2012

October 24, 2012 – Bumble Bar is recalling certain lots of Gluten Free Café™ Chocolate Sesame Bars and Gluten Free Café™ Cinnamon Sesame Bars associated with Sunland Inc. peanut products, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infection in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Consumers with the above symptoms should consult their physician.

While no illnesses associated with any of these products have been reported to date, as part our commitment to the safety and quality of our products we are issuing a voluntary recall, which includes expired product.

The ‘Best Buy’ date is located on the lower left panel of the 12-pack retail box and is also located on the back film of each individual bar. The specific product and lot codes are as follows:

Retail Carton UPC code	Individual Bar UPC code	Item Description	Lot code
70795-03450	70795-03550	Gluten Free Café Chocolate Sesame Bar	01MAY13
70795-03450	70795-03550	Gluten Free Café Chocolate Sesame Bar	30APR13
70795-03450	70795-03550	Gluten Free Café Chocolate Sesame Bar	18MAR13
70795-03450	70795-03550	Gluten Free Café Chocolate Sesame Bar	20OCT12
70795-03450	70795-03550	Gluten Free Café Chocolate Sesame Bar	19OCT12
70795-03450	70795-03550	Gluten Free Café Chocolate Sesame Bar	17OCT12
70795-03450	70795-03550	Gluten Free Café Chocolate Sesame Bar	16OCT12
70795-03450	70795-03550	Gluten Free Café Chocolate Sesame Bar	04JUL12
70795-03450	70795-03550	Gluten Free Café Chocolate Sesame Bar	03JUL12
70795-03450	70795-03550	Gluten Free Café Chocolate Sesame Bar	26APR12
70795-03450	70795-03550	Gluten Free Café Chocolate Sesame Bar	21MAR12
70795-03451	70795-03551	Gluten Free Café Cinnamon Sesame Bar	16APR13
70795-03451	70795-03551	Gluten Free Café Cinnamon Sesame Bar	17APR13
70795-03451	70795-03551	Gluten Free Café Cinnamon Sesame Bar	15MAR13
70795-03451	70795-03551	Gluten Free Café Cinnamon Sesame Bar	22SEP12
70795-03451	70795-03551	Gluten Free Café Cinnamon Sesame Bar	22AUG12
70795-03451	70795-03551	Gluten Free Café Cinnamon Sesame Bar	23AUG12
70795-03451	70795-03551	Gluten Free Café Cinnamon Sesame Bar	29JUN12
70795-03451	70795-03551	Gluten Free Café Cinnamon Sesame Bar	24MAY12
70795-03451	70795-03551	Gluten Free Café Cinnamon Sesame Bar	25APR12
70795-03451	70795-03551	Gluten Free Café Cinnamon Sesame Bar	02MAR12

The recalled products were distributed nationwide from June, 2011 to October, 2012, and exported primarily to retail stores, and through internet orders. Consumers who have purchased any products covered by this recall should destroy them or return them to the retail store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-434-4246 during extended hours from today through Friday from 9 am to 9 pm EDT. After hours and weekend calls will be monitored and returned promptly.