FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Irwindale, CA, February, 19, 2010 – Lovin Oven, LLC of Irwindale, CA announced that it has taken the precautionary measure of voluntarily recalling certain Health Valley Organic Peanut Crunch, Dutch Apple and Wildberry Chewy Granola Bars because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The bars contain organic toasted soy grits supplied by Thumb Oilseed Producers Cooperative of Ubly, MI. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled bars and no other types of Health Valley brand bars are being recalled.
Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
The recalled Peanut Crunch, Dutch Apple and Wildberry chewy granola bars are distributed nationally. The only lots affected are:
| 6.1oz HV ORG PEANUT CRUNCH | 6.1oz HV ORG DUTCH APPLE | 6.1oz HV ORG WILDBERRY |
|---|---|---|
| 07DEC09H2 | 03JAN10H1 | 05JAN10H2 |
| 15JAN10H2 | 05FEB10H2 | 15JAN10H1 |
| 23FEB10H2 | 05FEB10H2 | 12APR10H1 |
| 28FEB10H2 | 28MAR10H2 | 06JUL10H1 |
| 28MAR10H2 | 17AUG10H1 | 08MAR10H1 |
| 29MAR10H1 | ||
| 13APR10H1 | ||
| 06SEP10H2 | ||
| 06NOV10H2 | ||
| 09FEB10H2 |
Product Description and SKU (number on bottom used to scan at checkout)
Health Valley Organic Peanut Crunch Chewy Granola Bars, 6.1 oz box # 0-35742-15483-4
Health Valley Organic Dutch Apple Chewy Granola Bars, 6.1oz box # 0-35742-15482-7
Health Valley Organic Wildberry Chewy Granola Bars, 6.1oz box # 0-35742-15481-0
Consumers who have purchased any products covered by this recall are urged to return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions or concerns about the recall may call the hotline at 1-800-423-4846 (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Mountain Time). Consumers with questions or concerns about their health should contact their doctor.
