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First Start Holdings recalls Nosh Organic Fruit & Protein Soft Oat Bar and 1 more: contamination

August 28, 2019 · First Start Holdings Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallFruit & Protein Soft Oat Bars have the potential to be contaminated with mold.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
First Start Holdings
Location
Commerce, CA
Reported by FDA
August 28, 2019
Recall started
August 8, 2019
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Bakery and snacks
Reason type
Other contamination

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Nosh Organic Fruit & Protein Soft Oat Bar; Apple, Sweet Potato & Cinnamon. 6 - 0.74 oz. (21 g) bars per box. Net Wt. 4.44 oz. 126g) Ingredients: Organic Whole Grain Rolled Oats, Organic, Tapioca Syrup, Organic Sunflower Seed Protein, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Date Paste, Organic Sweet Potato Powder, Organic Apples, Organic Honey, Pectin, Organic Cinnamon, Natural Flavor. Distributed by First Start Holdings, Santa Fe Springs, CA. Product of Canada.
    Quantity: 11,996 retail boxes
    Codes: Best Before Date of May 20,2020; Best Before Date of May 22, 2020
  • Nosh Organic Fruit & Protein Soft Oat Bar; Blueberry & Banana. 6 - 0.74 oz. (21 g) bars per box. Net Wt. 4.44 oz. 126g) Ingredients: Organic Whole Grain Rolled Oats, Organic, Tapioca Syrup, Organic Sunflower Seed Protein, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Date Paste, Organic Dried Blueberries (Organic Blueberries, Organic Apple Juice Concentrate, Organic Sunflower Oil), Organic Banana Flakes, Organic Honey, Natural Flavor, Pectin. Distributed by First Start Holdings, Santa Fe Springs, CA. Product of Canada.
    Quantity: 13,526 retail boxes
    Codes: Best Before Date of May 21,2020; Best Before Date of May 22, 2020

Where it was distributed

3 US Distributors with nationwide distribution as well as from firm's website.

What to do

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Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

First Start Holdings recalled 2 products, including Nosh Organic Fruit & Protein Soft Oat Bar; Apple, Sweet Potato & Cinnamon. 6 - 0.74 oz. (21 g) bars per box. Net Wt. 4.44 oz. 126g)….

Why was it recalled?

Fruit & Protein Soft Oat Bars have the potential to be contaminated with mold.

What does Class II mean?

FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where was it sold or shipped?

3 US Distributors with nationwide distribution as well as from firm's website.

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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