CLASS III Food recall · Reported 12 Sep 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
White Chocolate Macadamia CLIF Bar recalled
Clif Bar is recalling White Chocolate Macadamia CLIF Bar, Individually wrapped bars Product is. The recall was initiated on 30 Jul 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-2120-2012
- FDA event ID
- 62695
- Recalling firm
- Clif Bar, Emeryville, CA
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 30 Jul 2012
- FDA classified
- 4 Sep 2012
- Reported
- 12 Sep 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Undeclared Tree Nuts
- Product category
- Herbal Supplements
Timeline
| 30 Jul 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 4 Sep 2012 | Classified by FDA | +36 days |
| 12 Sep 2012 | 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
The product contains undeclared Coconut in the ingredient statement. The Coconut Chocolate Chip bars were inadvertently placed in White Chocolate Macadamia CLIF Bar wrappers and these mislabeled bars were placed inside correctly labeled Coconut Chocolate Chip CLIF Bar boxes.
Product as listed by the FDA
CLIF Bar Brand White Chocolate Macadamia CLIF Bar, 2.4 oz (68g), Individually wrapped bars Product is manufactured by Harlan Bakeries in Indianapolis, IN.
Where it was distributed
Distributed to Targets and Walmarts in 25 states.
Stores named: Walmart
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The product contains undeclared Coconut in the ingredient statement. The Coconut Chocolate Chip bars were inadvertently placed in White Chocolate Macadamia CLIF Bar wrappers and these mislabeled bars were placed inside correctly labeled Coconut Chocolate Chip CLIF Bar boxes.
Which lots are affected?
Best By date: 16MAY13G1
Where was it sold?
Distributed to Targets and Walmarts in 25 states.
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 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 62695This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Coconut Chocolate Chip CLIF Bars recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS III | Coconut Chocolate Chip CLIF Bars recalled | Clif Bar | Undeclared Tree Nuts | CA |
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