Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars Recalled for Listeria Risk
General Mills recalls Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination from SunOpta sunflower kernels.
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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.
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What happened, in plain English
General Mills, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars and Protein Chewy Bars because they may contain sunflower kernels contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This recall is linked to a broader issue involving SunOpta. The presence of this bacteria can cause serious illness in vulnerable populations. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/24172-nature-valley-simple-nut-bars-recalled-for-listeria-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/24172-nature-valley-simple-nut-bars-recalled-for-listeria-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2000-2016
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“Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars Recalled for Listeria Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/24172-nature-valley-simple-nut-bars-recalled-for-listeria-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-2000-2016 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2000-2016%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The hazard is the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the sunflower kernel ingredient. Ingesting this bacteria can lead to listeriosis, a serious infection that can cause fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal symptoms, potentially leading to hospitalization or death in high-risk groups.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars (Roasted Peanut & Honey) or Protein Chewy Bars containing the affected sunflower kernels are at risk. Individuals with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, older adults, and young children are most susceptible to serious infection from Listeria.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars, Roasted Peanut & Honey, with Carton UPC 000-16000-46475 or 000-16000-41308. Also look for Case UPCs 100-16000-46475 or 100-16000-41308. Verify the date codes fall within the range BIUB 24MAR2016JA through BIUB 17DEC2016JA.
- Brand
Nature Valley- Category
Food
All 4 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
US: All states in USA including PUERTO RICO, VIRGIN ISLANDS except AK, SD & WV. OUS: ARUBA, BARBADOS, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, CURACAO, BERMUDA, CHILE JAMAICA, SINGAPORE, FRENCH POLYNESIA, HONG KONG.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots |
|---|---|
| F-1999-2016 | Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars, Almond, Cashew & Sea Salt, Carton UPC 000-16000-46474, Case UPC 100-16000-46474, 4 bars/carton, 4 1.17 OZ (33 g) BARS, NET WT 4.68 OZ (132 g). Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars, Almond, Cashew & Sea Salt, Carton UPC 000-16000-41301, Case UPC 000-16000-47734, 25 bars/carton.; All date codes within shelf life. BIUB 24MAR2016JA through BIUB 17DEC2016JA. |
| F-2000-2016 | Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars , Roasted Peanut & Honey, Carton UPC 000-16000-46475, Case UPC 100-16000-46475, 4 - 1.17 OZ (33 g) BARS, NET WT 4.68 OZ (132 g), 4 bars/carton. Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars, Roasted Peanut & Honey. Carton UPC 000-16000-41308, Case UPC 100-16000-41308, 16 bars/carton, 16 -1.17 OZ (33 g) BARS, NET WT 1 LB 2.72 OZ (18.72 OZ) 530 g.; All date codes within shelf life. BIUB 24MAR2016JA through BIUB 17DEC2016JA. |
| F-2001-2016 | Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bars, Honey, Peanut & Almond with Pumpkin Seeds, Carton UPC 000-16000-47196, Case UPC 100-16000-47196, 5 bars/carton, 5-1.42 OZ (40 g)BARS, NET WT 7.1 OZ (201 g).; All date codes within shelf life. BIUB 29MAR2016HN through BIUB 18JAN2017HN |
| F-2002-2016 | 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).; All date codes within shelf life. BIUB 29MAR2016HN through BIUB 18JAN2017HN |
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat any bars matching the described UPCs and date codes due to the Listeria risk.
Discard or return the item
The record does not specify a return address or refund process, so you should discard the product safely.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide except Alaska, South Dakota and West Virginia, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “US: All states in USA including PUERTO RICO, VIRGIN ISLANDS except AK, SD & WV. OUS: ARUBA, BARBADOS, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, CURACAO, BERMUDA, CHILE JAMAICA, SINGAPORE, FRENCH POLYNESIA, HONG KONG.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide except Alaska, South Dakota and West Virginia, and outside the U.S.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 10 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Where were these products sold?
They were distributed in all U.S. states except AK, SD, and WV, as well as Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Aruba, Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, Curacao, Bermuda, Chile, Jamaica, Singapore, French Polynesia, and Hong Kong.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-2000-2016 (June 2, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2000-2016 to see it in context.
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