CLASS II ONGOING Food recall · Reported 31 Jul 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report

Universal Bakery Organic Sunrise Energy Bars recalled

Best Express Foods is recalling Universal Bakery Organic Sunrise Energy Bars and Gluten Free USDA Organic Made With, distributed in 13 states. The recall was initiated on 18 Jun 2024 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesLot # BEF2 065 03 24 BEF2 065 03 24 BEF2 072 03 24 BEF2 073 03 24 BEF2 075 03 24 BEF2 075 03 24 BEF2 075 03 24 BEF2 078 03 24 BEF2 086 03 24 BEF2 086 03 24 BEF2 086 03 24 BEF2 086 03 24 BEF2 086 03 24 BEF2 087 03 24 BEF2 094 04 24 BEF2 094 04 24 BEF2 094 04 24 BEF2 100 04 24 BEF2 100 04 24 BEF2 106 04 24 BEF2 110 04 24 BEF2 110 04 24 BEF2 117 04 24 BEF2 110 04 24 BEF2 117 04 24 BEF2 120 04 24 BEF2 123 05 24 BEF2 130 05 24 BEF2 130 05 24 BEF2 130 05 24 BEF2 135 05 24 BEF2 136 05 24 BEF2 136 05 24 BEF2 138 05 24

Quantity recalled104,160 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-1491-2024
FDA event ID: 94897
Recalling firm: Best Express Foods, Stockton, CA
Brand: Universal
Classification: Class II
Status: Ongoing
Recall initiated: 18 Jun 2024
FDA classified: 23 Jul 2024
Reported: 31 Jul 2024
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Undeclared Wheat & Gluten
Product category: Flour

Timeline

18 Jun 2024	Recall initiated by company
23 Jul 2024	Classified by FDA	+35 days
31 Jul 2024	Published 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

Potential undeclared gluten product is labeled as gluten free but consumer advocacy group testing revealed results above 20ppm for gluten.

Product as listed by the FDA

Universal Bakery Organic Sunrise Energy Bars 32 oz. and 10 oz. Gluten Free USDA Organic Made With: Rolled Oats, Dried Fruits, Flax Seeds, Quinoa, Coconut, Pumpkin Seeds, Chia Seeds + More Ingredients: Organic Rolled Oats, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Organic Tapioca Syrup, Organic Dried Apples, Organic Dried Cranberries, Organic Raisins, Organic Tapioca Flour, Organic Quinoa, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Organic Flax Seeds, Organic Flax Meal, Organic Shredded Coconut, Organic Oat Flour, Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Olive Oil, Organic Sugar, Organic Chia Seeds, Organic Cashews, Organic Cinnamon, Vanilla Extract, Sea Salt, Baking Soda. ALLERGY INFORMATION: This Product Contains Coconut and Tree Nuts. Produced in a facility that may contain Wheat, Soy, Eggs, Peanuts and Tree Nuts. Best Express Foods, Inc. Stockton, CA 95206 USA Comments and Questions: 1-800-282-6645 [email protected] www.bestxfoods.com Certified Organic By CCOF Made in California

Where it was distributed

U.S. distribution to the following: CA, CO, AZ, WA, UT, TX, NJ, MD, IL, MI, MN, GA, FL Foreign distribution to the following: Canada

Arizona California Colorado Florida Georgia Illinois Maryland Michigan Minnesota New Jersey Texas Utah Washington

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Potential undeclared gluten product is labeled as gluten free but consumer advocacy group testing revealed results above 20ppm for gluten.

Which lots are affected?

Lot # BEF2 065 03 24 BEF2 065 03 24 BEF2 072 03 24 BEF2 073 03 24 BEF2 075 03 24 BEF2 075 03 24 BEF2 075 03 24 BEF2 078 03 24 BEF2 086 03 24 BEF2 086 03 24 BEF2 086 03 24 BEF2 086 03 24 BEF2 086 03 24 BEF2 087 03 24 BEF2 094 04 24 BEF2 094 04 24 BEF2 094 04 24 BEF2 100 04 24 BEF2 100 04 24 BEF2 106 04 24 BEF2 110 04 24 BEF2 110 04 24 BEF2 117 04 24 BEF2 110 04 24 BEF2 117 04 24 BEF2 120 04 24 BEF2 123 05 24 BEF2 130 05 24 BEF2 130 05 24 BEF2 130 05 24 BEF2 135 05 24 BEF2 136 05 24 BEF2 136 05 24 BEF2 138 05 24

Where was it sold?

U.S. distribution to the following: CA, CO, AZ, WA, UT, TX, NJ, MD, IL, MI, MN, GA, FL Foreign distribution to the following: 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.

Other products in this recall event

1 other product · FDA event 94897

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