CLASS III Food recall · Reported 24 Oct 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Quest Protein Bar Vanilla Almond Crunch Single Bar recalled

Quest Nutrition is recalling Quest Protein Bar Vanilla Almond Crunch Single Bar, distributed in 24 states. The recall was initiated on 10 Oct 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes8197105102 - July 16, 2018 BB: 7/16/19 8222105102 - August 10, 2018 BB: 8/10/19 8267105101 - Sept. 24, 2018 BB: 9/24/19

Quantity recalled678 cases

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-0051-2019
FDA event ID: 81209
Recalling firm: Quest Nutrition, El Segundo, CA
Brand: Quest
Classification: Class III
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 10 Oct 2018
FDA classified: 18 Oct 2018
Reported: 24 Oct 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Undeclared Allergens
Product category: Granola Bars

Timeline

10 Oct 2018	Recall initiated by company
18 Oct 2018	Classified by FDA	+8 days
24 Oct 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

Undeclared allergen; tree nut (almonds)

Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.

Product as listed by the FDA

Quest Protein Bar Vanilla Almond Crunch Single Bar UPC# - 888849000494 12 ct. Box UPC # - 888849000500

Where it was distributed

U.S. distribution to the following: CA, IL, MA, LA, AL, OH, NV, SC, WI, CT, FL, NC, WI, TX, VA, IN, IA, PA, NY, MS, SD, NJ, GA, AZ, OR. Foreign distribution to the following: Hong Kong and Russia.

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Questions about this recall

Is Quest Protein Bar Vanilla Almond Crunch Single Bar recalled?

Yes. Quest Nutrition recalled Quest Protein Bar Vanilla Almond Crunch Single Bar on 10 Oct 2018. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0051-2019.

Why was it recalled?

Undeclared allergen; tree nut (almonds)

Which lots are affected?

8197105102 - July 16, 2018 BB: 7/16/19 8222105102 - August 10, 2018 BB: 8/10/19 8267105101 - Sept. 24, 2018 BB: 9/24/19

Where was it sold?

U.S. distribution to the following: CA, IL, MA, LA, AL, OH, NV, SC, WI, CT, FL, NC, WI, TX, VA, IN, IA, PA, NY, MS, SD, NJ, GA, AZ, OR. Foreign distribution to the following: Hong Kong and Russia.

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 III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

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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