Class I โ€” Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard โ€” there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bars Recalled by General Mills, Inc Due to Potential Listeria Contamination

Date: June 2, 2016
Company: General Mills, Inc
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Food)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact General Mills, Inc directly.

If you believe you have experienced symptoms related to this recall, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Affected Products

Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bars, Peanut, Almond, & Dark Chocolate, Carton UPC 000-16000-45724, Case UPC 100-16000-45724, 5 bars/carton, , 5-1.42 OZ (40g)BARS, NET WT 7.1 OZ (201g).

Quantity: 762,319 cases and 1544 pallets for all products.

Why Was This Recalled?

General Mills announced a voluntary U.S. recall of multiple skus of Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bars and Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars. The recall is being issued in association with the expanded recall of sunflower kernels from SunOpta due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 3 states: AK, SD, WV

Affected (3 states)Not affected

About General Mills, Inc

General Mills, Inc has 36 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Food). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report