CLASS I Food recall · Reported 7 Sep 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars, Almond, Cashew & Sea Salt recalled
General Mills is recalling Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars, Almond, Cashew & Sea Salt, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 2 Jun 2016 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-1999-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74566
- Recalling firm
- General Mills, Minneapolis, MN
- Brand
- Nature Valley
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 2 Jun 2016
- FDA classified
- 31 Aug 2016
- Reported
- 7 Sep 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Nuts
Timeline
| 2 Jun 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 31 Aug 2016 | Classified by FDA | +90 days |
| 7 Sep 2016 | 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
General Mills announced a voluntary U.S. recall of multiple skus of Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bars and Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars. The recall is being issued in association with the expanded recall of sunflower kernels from SunOpta due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars, Almond, Cashew & Sea Salt, Carton UPC 000-16000-46474, Case UPC 100-16000-46474, 4 bars/carton, 4 1.17 OZ (33 g) BARS, NET WT 4.68 OZ (132 g). Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars, Almond, Cashew & Sea Salt, Carton UPC 000-16000-41301, Case UPC 000-16000-47734, 25 bars/carton.
Where it was distributed
US: All states in USA including PUERTO RICO, VIRGIN ISLANDS except AK, SD & WV. OUS: ARUBA, BARBADOS, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, CURACAO, BERMUDA, CHILE JAMAICA, SINGAPORE, FRENCH POLYNESIA, HONG KONG.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
General Mills announced a voluntary U.S. recall of multiple skus of Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bars and Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars. The recall is being issued in association with the expanded recall of sunflower kernels from SunOpta due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
All date codes within shelf life. BIUB 24MAR2016JA through BIUB 17DEC2016JA.
Where was it sold?
US: All states in USA including PUERTO RICO, VIRGIN ISLANDS except AK, SD & WV. OUS: ARUBA, BARBADOS, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, CURACAO, BERMUDA, CHILE JAMAICA, SINGAPORE, FRENCH POLYNESIA, HONG KONG.
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
3 other products · FDA event 74566This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars , Roasted Peanut & Honey recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars , Roasted Peanut & Honey recalledNature Valley | General Mills | Listeria | Nationwide | |
| CLASS I | Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bars, Peanut, Almond, & Dark Chocolate recalledNature Valley | General Mills | Listeria | Nationwide | |
| CLASS I | Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bars, Honey recalled by General MillsNature Valley | General Mills | Listeria | Nationwide |
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