CLASS I Food recall · Reported 19 Dec 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Longhorn Bar Roasted Peanut with Chocolate recalled by Lin-Mar Partners
Lin-Mar Partners is recalling Longhorn Bar Roasted Peanut with Chocolate, distributed in Texas. The recall was initiated on 11 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-0818-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63472
- Recalling firm
- Lin-Mar Partners, Austin, TX
- Brand
- Longhorn
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 11 Oct 2012
- FDA classified
- 12 Dec 2012
- Reported
- 19 Dec 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Chocolate
Timeline
| 11 Oct 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 12 Dec 2012 | Classified by FDA | +62 days |
| 19 Dec 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
LIN-MAR PARTNERS, INC of Austin, Texas recalled two varieties of Longhorn Bars: Roasted Peanut with Chocolate Energy Bars and Peanut Butter Trail Mix Protein Bars, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy person
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
Longhorn Bar Roasted Peanut with Chocolate (1.23 oz), 144 units per case. The bars are in packaging labeled as Longhorn Bars and have a picture of roasted peanuts and chocolate.
Where it was distributed
TX only
Questions about this recall
Is Longhorn Bar Roasted Peanut with Chocolate recalled?
Yes. Lin-Mar Partners recalled Longhorn Bar Roasted Peanut with Chocolate on 11 Oct 2012. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0818-2013.
Why was it recalled?
LIN-MAR PARTNERS, INC of Austin, Texas recalled two varieties of Longhorn Bars: Roasted Peanut with Chocolate Energy Bars and Peanut Butter Trail Mix Protein Bars, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy person
Which lots are affected?
The UPC code for the Roasted Peanut Energy Bar is 8-57087-00301-7 and best by date of 11/10/12. The lot Number is 111012. These codes are printed on the back of the products.
Where was it sold?
TX only
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 21 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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