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Health Department: Company Recalls Nutrition Bars
The Kane County Health Department is advising that Perfect Bar & Co., a San Diego, CA, firm, is issuing a nationwide recall of specific lot numbers of its Peanut Butter and Cranberry Crunch flavor recipes due to potential contamination of Salmonella.
While no illnesses to date have been associated with any of the recalled products, the products were distributed nationwide. The lot numbers of the Peanut Butter and Cranberry Crunch flavors being recalled are 2814V, 2914V and 3714V. The lot numbers can be found near the UPC code on the back or on the side of the product.
Salmonella bacteria 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, nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps. Consumers with the above symptoms should consult their physician.
Consumers who have any products associated with this recall should dispose of them immediately. Consumers who have any questions about the recalled products are encouraged to contact Perfect Bar Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. PST at (866) 628-8548, Ext. 3.
Consumers with questions or concerns about their health should contact their doctor or health care provider. Media with questions regarding the recall can contact P.J. Roustan, Director of Marketing and PR for Perfect Bar, Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. PST at (619) 316-8494 or pj@perfectbar.com.