Best Express Foods product recalled over undeclared gluten

Recall date

June 18, 2024

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Best Express Foods, Inc. recalls Universal Bakery Organic Sunrise Energy Bars 32 oz. and 10 oz. Gluten Free USDA Organic Made With: Rolled Oats, Dried F…

Recall number

F-1491-2024

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Best Express Foods, Inc.

Sold / distributed

U.S. distribution to the following: CA, CO, AZ, WA, UT, TX, NJ, MD, IL, MI, MN, GA, FL Foreign distribution to the following: Canada

Why it was recalled

Potential undeclared gluten product is labeled as gluten free but consumer advocacy group testing revealed results above 20ppm for gluten.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Universal Bakery Organic Sunrise Energy Bars 32 oz. and 10 oz. Gluten Free USDA Organic Made With: Rolled Oats, Dried Fruits, Flax Seeds, Quinoa, Coconut, Pumpkin Seeds, Chia Seeds + More Ingredients: Organic Rolled Oats, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Organic Tapioca Syrup, Organic Dried Apples, Organic Dried Cranberries, Organic Raisins, Organic Tapioca Flour, Organic Quinoa, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Organic Flax Seeds, Organic Flax Meal, Organic Shredded Coconut, Organic Oat Flour, Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Olive Oil, Organic Sugar, Organic Chia Seeds, Organic Cashews, Organic Cinnamon, Vanilla Extract, Sea Salt, Baking Soda. ALLERGY INFORMATION: This Product Contains Coconut and Tree Nuts. Produced in a facility that may contain Wheat, Soy, Eggs, Peanuts and Tree Nuts. Best Express Foods, Inc. Stockton, CA 95206 USA Comments and Questions: 1-800-282-6645 cs@bestexpressfoods.com www.bestxfoods.com Certified Organic By CCOF Made in California