Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Bobo’s Peach Oat Bars recall: Undeclared coconut

Recall published 2+ years ago

Undeclared coconut.

Bobo’s Fresh produce — recalled fresh produce
Photo published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared peanuts or tree nuts

An undeclared allergen — peanuts or tree nuts — is the whole reason for this notice. The food itself is not spoiled or contaminated.

What the notice says: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts - coconut run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Why it matters: The label does not declare peanuts or tree nuts, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
December 9, 2023
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Bobo’s
Product type
Fresh produce
Distribution
Nationwide
UPC codes
829262000203
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Peach Oat Bars

What the company announced

Bobo’s of Loveland, Colorado is issuing a voluntary recall of Bobo’s Peach Oat Bars because they may contain undeclared coconut. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts - coconut run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Peach Bars were distributed through retail stores nationwide and through online orders at www.eatbobos.com

The product can be identified by the lot code found on a stamp on the front of the bar: 3J27111, Best By 7/23/24. These wrapped bars can also be found in cartons with lot codes: 3J21111 or 3K01111 with best by dates of 7/17/2024 and 7/28/2024 respectively. The bars are 3oz and may be a single bar or in a box of 12. UPC Code: 829262000203

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing coconut was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of coconut on the ingredient deck.

No other Bobo’s product with this best buy date was impacted.

Consumers who have purchased the affected lot should return the product to where it was purchased to request an exchange or full refund if there is an allergy concern. Affected product should then be discarded in a secure place and not consumed.

For more information, please contact us at [email protected] or 303-938-1977 between Monday – Friday, 8am-4pm MDT.

TJ McIntyre

CEO

Bobo’s Oat Bars

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 7 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 829262000203

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 3J21111
  • 3K01111

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 7/23/24
  • 7/17/2024
  • 7/28/2024

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 3 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Nuts

Bobo’s — An undeclared allergen — peanuts or tree nuts — is the whole reason for this notice. The food itself is not spoiled or contaminated.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids peanuts or tree nuts, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  3. Keep the pack if you want a refund, or photograph the label and the lot code and then bin it. If nobody in the house avoids peanuts or tree nuts, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.
  4. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased the affected lot should return the product to where it was purchased to request an exchange or full refund if there is an allergy concern.

Company contact: Bobo’s — Consumers: Bobo’s, 303-938-1977, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Bobo’s fresh produce recalled?

Undeclared coconut. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts - coconut run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 829262000203; lot code 3J21111, 3K01111; best-by date 7/23/24 or 7/17/2024. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids peanuts or tree nuts, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased the affected lot should return the product to where it was purchased to request an exchange or full refund if there is an allergy concern.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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