Clif Bar Peanut Butter Recall

Clif Bar has recalled several of their peanut butter products due to the current Salmonella Outbreak. The list of recalled items includes:

Clif Bar Chocolate Chip Peanut Crunch

BEST BY/SELL BY: 21JUN09 to 01OCT09, and 03NOV09 to 28NOV09

Clif Bar Crunchy Peanut Butter

BEST BY/SELL BY: 21JUN09 to 01OCT09, and 03NOV09 to 28NOV09

Clif Bar Peanut Toffee Buzz

BEST BY/SELL BY: only 13SEP09

ZBaR Peanut Butter

BEST BY/SELL BY: 07JUL09 to 05SEP09, and 12NOV09

Clif Builders Peanut Butter

BEST BY/SELL BY: 19JUL09 to 30SEP09, and 05NOV09 to 18NOV09

Luna Nutz over Chocolate

BEST BY/SELL BY: 29JUL09 to 03OCT09, 11NOV09 to 14NOV09

Luna Peanut Butter Cookie

BEST BY/SELL BY: 02OCT09 to 03OCT09, and 11NOV09 to 14NOV09

All Clif Mojo Bars

BEST BY/SELL BY: 30APR09 to 21JUN09

The peanut butter recall is due to peanut paste that was manufactured by the PCA (Peanut Corporation of America) and has been identified as being contaminated with Salmonella. Currently, the Outbreak has reached 43 states, caused over 470 illnesses, and resulted in six deaths.

Salmonella symptoms include nausea, diarrhea, stomach pains and cramps, fevers, and general malaise. In healthy individuals, it tends to subside within a week, but for those with weakened, immune systems, young infants, and the elderly it can be more serious. Since nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are associated with the illness, dehydration is cause for concern. Additionally, there are several complications that can occur, resulting in other illnesses. This typically occurs when the Salmonella bacteria spreads and infects the bloodstream. Therefore, it is imperative that anyone who suspects that they might have Salmonella poisoning to contact their health care provider immediately.

If you have any of the above recalled Clif Bars, you are advised to discard them immediately, it's important to realize that the dates that are listed are the only ones involved with the recall. Though you should discard the Clif Bars themselves, you will need to keep the Best by/ Sell by date in order to claim your refund.

The Clif Bar and Company has set up a consumer hotline where consumers may call and ask any questions that they might have. You can reach the number by calling 1 (800) Clifbar or 1 (800) 2543227.

The current Peanut Butter Salmonella recall has reached many companies. Though the Peanut Corporation of America does not sell directly to the consumer, they sell to companies that use their products in their manufacturing. The FDA is currently advising consumers to stay clear of products that have peanut butter as an added ingredient.