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

Lot, batch or date codesBest By date: 16MAY13G1
Quantity recalled53,453 boxes. Each box contains 6 bars

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 2012Recall initiated by company
4 Sep 2012Classified by FDA+36 days
12 Sep 2012Published 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 62695

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Coconut Chocolate Chip CLIF Bars recalled.

ReportedClassRecallCompanyReasonWhere
CLASS IIICoconut Chocolate Chip CLIF Bars recalledClif BarUndeclared Tree NutsCA

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