Navitas, LLC.

Recall #F-1686-2016 · Initiated 2016-06-02

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What happened

Navitas Naturals is recalling their Tart Cranberry Superfood Cacao bars because they contain sunflower seeds that were recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. The recall affects bars distributed across 20 U.S. states and Canada.

Who is at risk

Everyone who consumed these bars could be at risk, but people who are pregnant, elderly, very young children, or have weakened immune systems face more serious complications from Listeria infection.

What to do

If you purchased a Navitas Naturals Tart Cranberry Superfood Cacao bar (1.4 oz), do not eat it and return it to the store for a refund. Contact Navitas Naturals if you have questions about whether your product is affected.

Product

Navitas Naturals Superfood Cacao bar: Tart Cranberry, Cacao, Nut Bar Net WT. 1.4 oz/40 G. Gluten free. Ingredients: Distributed by Navitas Naturals, Novato, CA.

Reason for recall

Firm was notified by manufacturer that four varieties of their Superfood bars were made using sunflower seeds under recall for Listeria Monocytogenes.

Quantity affected

3,269 caddies of 12 bars

Distribution

NY, NH, CT, PA, GA, FL, IN, IA, WI, TX, CA, WA, CO, OR, DC, ME, MD, UT, SC, MI, and one consignee in Canada

Lot / code info

Lot 0476; Best Before Mar 2017.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release

Terminated

2016-10-19