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Given Imaging recalls Given Imaging SmartBar Cereal Bar: contamination

March 15, 2023 · Given Imaging 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 recallCereal bar may be contaminated with tobacco beetles.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Given Imaging
Location
Mansfield, MA
Reported by FDA
March 15, 2023
Recall started
February 2, 2023
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.

  • Given Imaging SmartBar Cereal Bar; Net Weight 2.53 oz (72 g); Ingredients: glucose syrup, soy crisps, oats, pea protein, puffed wheat (wheat, sugar), concentrated pineapple juice, fructose, dried cranberries (cranberries, sugar, sunflower oil), dried apples, brown sugar, invert sugar, glycerin, honey, potassium sorbate (preservative), flavors. Contains: wheat gluten, soybeans. May contain tree nuts and sesame. SmartPill SmartBar 5-pack Manufactured for: Given Imaging 15 Hampshire St. Mansfield, MA Product of Israel
    Quantity: 2,665 units
    Codes: Model Number: FGS-0505 Lot Numbers: 73614B; 74200B; 74800B Expiration Dates: 19-Jan 2023; 10-Jun-2023; 20-Jul-2023 GTIN: 04260167482705

Where it was distributed

AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI; Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Given Imaging recalled 1 product, including Given Imaging SmartBar Cereal Bar; Net Weight 2.53 oz (72 g); Ingredients: glucose syrup, soy crisps, oats, pea protein, puffed wheat….

Why was it recalled?

Cereal bar may be contaminated with tobacco beetles.

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?

AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI; Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom

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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Sources

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