Bhu Foods Voluntarily Recalls Protein Bars Due To Listeria Risk

HIGHLAND, NY – Bhu Foods is voluntarily recalling protein bars in various flavors because they may be contaminated. The San Diego, CA-based company voluntarily recalled its protein bars after its organic sunflower seeds supplier, Hudson Valley Foods, Inc., located in Highland, reported finding Listeria monocytogenes in its production facility in recent weeks, according to a recall notice posted Friday evening by the Food and Drug Administration.

No confirmed illnesses had been reported in connection with the Bhu Foods protein bars as of the posting of the recall notice.

The recalled products include the following flavors of protein bars produced from May 9 through June 9:

• Organic Vegan Protein – Chocolate + Tart Cherry + Pistachio, Lot Code: 13717
• Organic Vegan Protein – Apple Chunk + Cinnamon + Nutmeg, Lot Code: 13717
• Organic Vegan Protein – Peanut Butter + Chocolate Chip, Lot Code: 13917
• Organic Vegan Protein – Superfood Chocolate Chip + Fudge Brownie Batter, Lot Code: 13817 and 15417
• Organic Vegan Protein – Peanut Butter + White Chocolate, Lot Code: 15317 and 15417
• Grass Fed Whey Protein – Dark Chocolate + Coconut + Almond (Made with Organic Ingredients), Lot Code: 13917
• Grass Fed Whey Protein – Salted Caramel + Pecan (Made with Organic Ingredients), Lot Code: 13017 and 13817
• Grass Fed Whey Protein – Vanilla + Almond + Cashew (Made with Organic Ingredients), Lot Code: 13017 and 13817
• Paleo Protein – Double Dark Chocolate Chip (Made with Organic Ingredients), Lot Code: 13117, 14017, and 14317

"We sincerely apologize for this situation that occurred with one of our ingredient suppliers," said Bhu Foods President Laura Katleman. "As soon as our team was notified, we immediately set our recall plan into action to ensure the safety and health of our customers. Bhu Foods will continue to operate with the highest standard of excellence providing customers with exemplary, wholesome organic products."

Consumers who have purchased the products listed above are urged to call Bhu Foods at 619-855-3992 for more information. Affected products may be returned to the place of purchase for an exchange.

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