CLASS I Food recall · Reported 24 Oct 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Starbuck Protein Bistro Box package recalled

Gretchen's Shoebox Express is recalling Starbuck Protein Bistro Box package, distributed in Oregon, Washington. The recall was initiated on 2 Oct 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesEnjoy By dates: 09/02/12 to 09/27/12, 9/28/12, 9/30/12-10/6/12. The 0.5 oz. single-serve Honey Peanut Butter squeeze pack has the Best By dates: 7/14/13, 8/10/13, 8/13/13, 8/14/13, 8/15/13, and/or 8/26/13.

Quantity recalledapproximately 16, 752 units

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-0139-2013
FDA event ID: 63340
Recalling firm: Gretchen's Shoebox Express, Seattle, WA
Brand: Starbuck
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 2 Oct 2012
FDA classified: 17 Oct 2012
Reported: 24 Oct 2012
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Press Release
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Peanut Butter

Timeline

2 Oct 2012	Recall initiated by company
17 Oct 2012	Classified by FDA	+15 days
24 Oct 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

The 0.5 oz. single-serve Honey Peanut Butter squeeze packs in the Starbuck Protein Bistro Boxes containing peanut that has a potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

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

Starbuck Protein Bistro Box, 6.80 oz. package, UPC 762111881502. The Starbuck Protein Bistro Box contains the 0.5 oz. single-serve Honey Peanut Butter Blend squeeze pack with the UPC 894455000391.

Where it was distributed

Product was distributed at cafe stores in Oregon and Washington only. There are no Canadian consignees.

Oregon Washington

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The 0.5 oz. single-serve Honey Peanut Butter squeeze packs in the Starbuck Protein Bistro Boxes containing peanut that has a potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Which lots are affected?

Enjoy By dates: 09/02/12 to 09/27/12, 9/28/12, 9/30/12-10/6/12. The 0.5 oz. single-serve Honey Peanut Butter squeeze pack has the Best By dates: 7/14/13, 8/10/13, 8/13/13, 8/14/13, 8/15/13, and/or 8/26/13.

Where was it sold?

Product was distributed at cafe stores in Oregon and Washington only. There are no Canadian consignees.

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.

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