CLASS II Food recall · Reported 23 Jul 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

Individual Bars: 100% Natural Zing Nutrition Bar recalled

NW Nutritional Foods is recalling Individual Bars: 100% Natural Zing Nutrition Bar, Cashew Cranberry Orange, Gluten, Dairy, distributed in 46 states. The recall was initiated on 27 Mar 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBest Before: 19 SEPT 2014
Quantity recalled1812 bars

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-2188-2014
FDA event ID
67836
Recalling firm
NW Nutritional Foods, Seattle, WA
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
27 Mar 2014
FDA classified
15 Jul 2014
Reported
23 Jul 2014
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
Undeclared Milk
Product category
Granola Bars

Timeline

27 Mar 2014Recall initiated by company
15 Jul 2014Classified by FDA+110 days
23 Jul 2014Published 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

Undeclared milk found in bars labeled "dairy free" or "vegan."

Product as listed by the FDA

Individual Bars: 100% Natural Zing Nutrition Bar, CASHEW CRANBERRY ORANGE, Gluten, Dairy & GMO Free, NET WT. 1.76 OZ (50g), Manufactured For: Zing Bars Seattle, WA 98125. Display Carton: Zing Complete Nutrition, Gluten, Soy & Dairy Free, 100% natural CASHEW CRANBERRY ORANGE, 12/1.76 OZ (50g) Bars, NET WT 1 LB 5.12 OX (600g). Nutrition bar packaged in 2 layer metallized BOPP film, 1.76 oz each. 12 individually wrapped bars per display box. Bar UPC code: 8-55531-00203-6; Display Carton UPC code: 8-55531-00210-4; Master Case UPC code: 1-08-55531-00210-1.

Where it was distributed

Product was distributed in US to AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO,MMS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, VT, WA, AND WI. Product was distributed outside the US to British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec, Canada.

AlaskaAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusetts

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Undeclared milk found in bars labeled "dairy free" or "vegan."

Which lots are affected?

Best Before: 19 SEPT 2014

Where was it sold?

Product was distributed in US to AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO,MMS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, VT, WA, AND WI. Product was distributed outside the US to British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec, Canada.

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 II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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.

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