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Bounce USA Recalls Apple Cinnamon Protein Punch Energy Balls Because of Possible Health Risk


Label, Bounce Apple Cinnamon Protein Energy Balls

Label, Bounce Apple Cinnamon Protein Punch Balls

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2016.  Bounce USA of Bend, Oregon is voluntary recalling the Bounce Apple Cinnamon Protein Punch Energy Balls (newly named Apple Cinnamon Protein Energy Balls) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

This recall was initiated when the supplier, SunOpta, notified us of the sunflower kernels expanded recall due to the possibility that some sunflower kernels may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

We would like to reassure all of our customers that we have not received any news of consumers being affected by illness to date.

The following recalled products were distributed nationwide through retail stores and on-line through Amazon.com between November 4, 2015 and June 6, 2016. No other Bounce products are affected:

Bounce 1.48 oz. (42g) Apple Cinnamon Protein Punch Energy Balls
Product UPC Codes are 852949003723 (individual packs) and 852949003730 (12-unit boxes)
Best Before Dates 04SEP16 and 12NOV16

Bounce 42g Apple Cinnamon Protein Energy Balls
Best Before Dates: 23 DEC16, 10 JAN17, 22 FEB17, 31MAR17

Product UPC codes are 852949003723 (individual packs) and 852949003730 (12-unit boxes)

Customers who have purchased any of the above products are urged not to consume the products and to dispose of them.

Any questions can be directed to Bounce USA by emailing [email protected] or by calling 855-441-8966 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm PST).

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Source: http://www.fda.gov

 

 


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