Introduction
Welcome to Eat This Not That, a guide to help you make healthier food choices. In this article, we will discuss a recent recall of food items sold at Target stores. We will provide information on the recalled items, why they were recalled, and what you should do if you have purchased them. We will also provide some tips on how to make healthier food choices when shopping at Target. Thank you for joining us and we hope you find this information helpful.
If You Bought This Food at Target, Throw It Away Now, Authorities Say
Target shoppers, beware: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers to throw away certain food items purchased from the retailer. The FDA issued a recall on certain products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.
The recalled products include:
- Organic Marketside Spring Mix, UPC 6 8113132897 5, with a best-by date of April 14, 2017
- Organic Marketside Caesar Salad, UPC 6 8113132898 2, with a best-by date of April 14, 2017
- Organic Marketside Southwest Salad, UPC 6 8113132899 9, with a best-by date of April 14, 2017
The FDA is urging consumers to throw away any of the recalled products they may have purchased. The agency is also warning consumers to be on the lookout for symptoms of listeriosis, which can include fever, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhea.
If you have purchased any of the recalled products, the FDA recommends that you contact Target for a full refund. For more information, you can visit the FDA’s website here.
Eat This Not That
If you’re looking for a healthier alternative to the recalled products, there are plenty of options available. Here are some of our favorite healthy options from Target:
- Organic Earthbound Farm Power Greens Salad, UPC 0 32601 02550 8
- Organic Earthbound Farm Organic Baby Spinach, UPC 0 32601 02551 5
- Organic Earthbound Farm Organic Baby Kale, UPC 0 32601 02552 2
These products are a great way to get your daily dose of greens without having to worry about potential contamination. Plus, they’re organic, so you know you’re getting the highest quality ingredients.
Heading to Target to stock up on groceries is as integral a part of everyday life as putting gas in the car for many people. Thanks to its mix of high-quality store brands and fancy fare, the big box store is a beloved destination for casual shoppers and foodies alike.
Unfortunately, there’s one food from Target that customers would be wise to avoid right now, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Read on to discover why authorities are warning Target shoppers not to eat this food right now. And for some foods that are worth adding to your diet, check out The 7 Healthiest Foods to Eat Right Now.
On Oct. 27, the FDA announced that Boulder, Colorado-based food manufacturer Bobo’s had recalled its Bobo’s 4-Pack Almond Butter Protein Bars, sold at select Target stores.
The 2.2-oz. bars were sold in four-packs printed with UPC number 8-29262-00326-6 and Master Case UPC number 8-29262-00370-9. The individual bars are printed with UPC number 8-29262-00201-6, lot code 1H18403L, and Best By date of 5/15/2022.
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The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the protein bars in the 4-Pack Almond Butter Protein Bar boxes contained peanuts, a fact that was not disclosed on their label.
According to a 2018 report from the American Journal of Managed Care, peanut allergies affect approximately 1.2% of the U.S. population and 2.5% of U.S. children. Peanuts are the food allergen most likely to cause fatal anaphylaxis in the U.S., according to a report published in Current Opinion in Immunology; any packaged food under FDA regulation is required to disclose peanuts in its recipe.
At the time the recall as announced, Bobo’s had received a single customer report of an allergic reaction after eating the recalled bars.
“People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products,” the recall notice states.
No other products from Bobo’s are being recalled right now.
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If you purchased the recalled protein bars, you can return them to the store from which they were purchased for a full refund or exchange. If you choose not to return the bars, Bobo’s recommends throwing them away.
If you have questions related to the recall, email [email protected] or call 303-938-1977 on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MDT.
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