CLASS I Food recall · Reported 25 Apr 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
EXO Cricket Protein Bar Blueberry Vanilla recalled
Aspire Food Group USA is recalling EXO Cricket Protein Bar Blueberry Vanilla. The recall was initiated on 16 Mar 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1111-2018
- FDA event ID
- 79730
- Recalling firm
- Aspire Food Group USA, Austin, TX
- Brand
- EXO Cricket
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 16 Mar 2018
- FDA classified
- 19 Apr 2018
- Reported
- 25 Apr 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Sulfites
- Product category
- Granola Bars
Timeline
| 16 Mar 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 19 Apr 2018 | Classified by FDA | +34 days |
| 25 Apr 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Products contain undeclared sulfites
Product as listed by the FDA
EXO Cricket Protein Bar Blueberry Vanilla; Net Wt 2.1 Oz. packaged in a film wrapper, 12 units per case; UPC: 861703000069
Where it was distributed
United States and Germany
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Products contain undeclared sulfites
Which lots are affected?
26DEC2018 and 06Apr2018
Where was it sold?
United States and Germany
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 79730This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is EXO Cricket Protein Bar Peanut Butter and Jelly recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | EXO Cricket Protein Bar Peanut Butter and Jelly recalledEXO Cricket | Aspire Food Group USA | Undeclared Sulfites | TX | |
| CLASS I | EXO Cricket Protein Bar Apple Cinnamon recalled by Aspire Food Group USAEXO Cricket | Aspire Food Group USA | Undeclared Sulfites | TX |
More recalls from Aspire Food Group USA
All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | EXO Cricket Protein Bar Apple Cinnamon recalled by Aspire Food Group USAEXO Cricket | Aspire Food Group USA | Undeclared Sulfites | TX |
| Food | CLASS I | EXO Cricket Protein Bar Peanut Butter and Jelly recalledEXO Cricket | Aspire Food Group USA | Undeclared Sulfites | TX |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Food | CLASS I | Bonya Strawberry-Banana Yogurt Parfait recalled by KnockroeBonya Strawberry-Banana | Knockroe | Undeclared Tree Nuts | 4 states |