CLASS I Food recall · Reported 5 Dec 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Gluten Free Cafe Chocolate Sesame Bar recalled by BumbleBar
BumbleBar is recalling Gluten Free Cafe Chocolate Sesame Bar, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 24 Oct 2012 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-0726-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63542
- Recalling firm
- BumbleBar, Spokane Valley, WA
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 24 Oct 2012
- FDA classified
- 27 Nov 2012
- Reported
- 5 Dec 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Chocolate
Timeline
| 24 Oct 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 27 Nov 2012 | Classified by FDA | +34 days |
| 5 Dec 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Gluten Free Cafe Chocolate Sesame Bar is recalled due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled Roasted peanuts from Sunland Inc., were used as ingredients in this product.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Gluten Free Cafe Chocolate Sesame Bar. The Retail Carton has a UPC 70795-03450 and the Individual Bar has a UPC 70795-03550. The product is labeled in parts: "***Chocolate Sesame Bars With Flax Seeds & Roasted Peanuts***gluten free cafe***NET WT .95 OZ (27g); myglutenfreecafe.com; glutenfreechoices.com
Where it was distributed
Products are distributed nationwide and to Hong Kong, Jordan.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Gluten Free Cafe Chocolate Sesame Bar is recalled due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled Roasted peanuts from Sunland Inc., were used as ingredients in this product.
Which lots are affected?
Best By dates: 01MAY13 BU1, 30APR13 BU1, 18MAR13 BU1, 20OCT12 BU1, 19OCT12 BU1, 17OCT12 BU1, 16OCT12 BU1, 04JUL12 BU1, 03JUL12 BU1, 26APR12 BU1, and 21MAR12 BU1.
Where was it sold?
Products are distributed nationwide and to Hong Kong, Jordan.
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
1 other product · FDA event 63542| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Gluten Free Cafe Cinnamon Sesame Bar recalled by BumbleBar | BumbleBar | Salmonella | Nationwide |
More recalls from BumbleBar
All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Gluten Free Cafe Cinnamon Sesame Bar recalled by BumbleBar | BumbleBar | Salmonella | Nationwide |
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