Best Express Foods, Inc. Recall: Potential undeclared gluten product is labeled as gluten free but consumer advocacy group testing revealed results above 20ppm for gluten.

🇺🇸 United States

1. June 18, 2024 - Recall initiated
2. October 30, 2024 - Reported by source

Official source record

Agency

FDA

Dataset

FDA Food Enforcement (Recalls)

Recall number

F-0063-2025

Event ID

95437

Status

Ongoing

Classification

Class II

Company

Best Express Foods, Inc.

Product description

Principal Display: SureLife Foods PALEO BARS, Net Wt. 14 oz. (392 g.)- 14 ct. individually wrapped bars (28 g. each) Certified Gluten Free, Certified Paleo Loaed with: Almonds, Honey, Shredded Coconut, Pumpkin Seeds, Brazil Nuts, Chia Seeds & More! Back Display: Ingredients: Whole Almonds, Honey, Shredded Coconut, Pumpkin Seeds, Coconut Oil, Brazil Nuts, Pumpkin Seed Protein, Chia Seeds, Cinnamon, Sea Salt, Vanilla Extract. ALLERGY INFORMATION: This Product Contains Coconut and Tree Nuts. Produced on shared equipment that may contain Wheat, Soy, Eggs, Milk and Peanuts. May contain nut shell fragments. STORAGE: Keep in a cool dry area. DIRECTIONS: Ready to Eat. BEST EXPRESS FOODS, INC. Stockton, CA 95206 USA Comments/Questions: 1-800-282-6645 cs@bestexpfoods.com MADE IN CALIFORNIA

Quantity

48,384 units

Reason

Potential undeclared gluten product is labeled as gluten free but consumer advocacy group testing revealed results above 20ppm for gluten.

Recall initiation date

June 18, 2024

Report date

October 30, 2024

Classification date

Not published in this source record

Termination date

Not terminated as of this source record

Distribution pattern

California and Oregon

UPC, lot, and code information

LOT CODES: BEF2 054 02 24 Best by 08/21/2024, BEF2 057 02 24 Best by 08/24/2024, BEF2 058 02 24 Best By 08/25/2024, BEF2 059 02 24 Best by 08/26/2024, BEF2 060 02 24 Best by 08/27/2024, BEF2 074 03 24 Best By 09/10/2024, BEF2 075 03 24 Best by 09/12/2024, BEF 079 03 24 Best by 09/15/2024, BEF2 088 03 24 Best by 09/24/2024, BEF2 089 03 24 Best By 09/25/2024, BEF2 090 03 24 Best By 09/26/2024.

Voluntary or mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification method

Letter

Source last updated

Not tracked separately from the Public Health Trace retrieval date below

Public Health Trace retrieval date

July 18, 2026 ET

Responsible company: Best Express Foods, Inc.

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Technical source data

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Retrieved by Public Health Trace: July 18, 2026 ET

Frequently asked questions

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