Junebar snack bars are coming off store shelves in New York after the maker warned that some batches may contain undeclared milk and soy, a potentially life-threatening risk for people with allergies. The recall covers Chocolate Cherry and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Junebars marked with batch labels L1300, L1300A, L1300B and L1301A. Juniper Granola LLC says the bars were shipped to grocery retailers and sold through its website in January.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Juniper Granola sounded the alarm after a customer reported an allergic reaction. An internal review found that non-vegan chocolate chips containing milk and soy were mistakenly used in production. The FDA notes that people with milk or soy allergies "run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction" if they eat the affected bars.
How To Spot An Affected Junebar
If you have Junebars at home, flip the pouch over and look near the bottom for the batch label. Impacted products will show L1300, L1300A, L1300B or L1301A, as reported by Food Poisoning Bulletin. Product photos posted with the FDA notice show the 2.39-ounce pouch and the exact packaging shoppers should be checking.
What To Do If You Bought One
The company and the FDA advise anyone who purchased the affected Junebars to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions can contact Juniper Granola at (315) 226-3339 or email [email protected], according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Local Reach And The Recall's Risk Level
Local coverage reported that roughly 1,800 snack bars are included in the recalled lots and that the recall carries the highest-risk designation. PIX11 has those New York specific details.
A Class I recall is defined as "a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death," according to Congress.gov.
If you or someone around you shows signs of an allergic reaction, such as hives, swelling or trouble breathing, seek emergency care immediately. Check any Junebar packages in your home before eating them and follow return instructions from the retailer or the company.
