Adeola Adeosun is the Newsweek Weekend Night Editor based in Atlanta, Georgia. Her focus is reporting on U.S. national news, politics and trends. Adeola joined Newsweek in 2024 and has previously worked for CNN, Bossip, and The Messenger. You can get in touch with Adeola by emailing a.adeosun@newsweek.com. Languages: English. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. A nationwide recall of select lots of NuGo Dark Chocolate Chip and Dark Chocolate Pretzel nutrition bars has been formalized by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) following multiple reports of serious allergic reactions. Lifestyle Evolution Inc. announced on January 10, 2025, that these products may contain undeclared milk. Newsweek contacted Lifestyle Evolution Inc. via email on Saturday for comment. After receiving 11 reports of allergic reactions from consumers who ate these products, the company conducted testing that confirmed milk as an unlisted ingredient. This discovery prompted a formal recall procedure, consolidating earlier retailer-specific recalls from December 2024. The presence of undeclared milk creates a serious health risk for consumers with dairy allergies or severe sensitivities. While fatal allergic reactions caused by recalled food are rare, mislabeling products poses a serious risk to those who may be vulnerable. The recall affects multiple products with specific manufacturing codes and Best By dates: For NuGo Dark Chocolate Chip: For NuGo Dark Chocolate Pretzel with Sea Salt: For NuGo Dark Multipack (containing both varieties): These products were distributed nationwide through various retailers and online platforms, including Amazon, Costco, Wegmans, and Giant Eagle. The FDA classifies milk as one of nine major food allergens, and the recall notice emphasizes that consuming these products poses a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions for people with milk allergies or severe sensitivities. The other major allergens are tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, peanuts, wheat, sesame and soybeans. Nearly six percent of U.S. adults and eight percent of children have at least one food allergy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While the company’s investigation into the source of the milk contamination continues, consumers who purchased the affected products should return them to their place of purchase for a full refund. The company has established a dedicated response line (1-888-421-2032) operating Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST and can be contacted via email at contact@nugonutrition.com. The FDA is monitoring the situation as the company’s investigation proceeds. Adeola Adeosun is the Newsweek Weekend Night Editor based in Atlanta, Georgia. Her focus is reporting on U.S. national news, politics and trends. Adeola joined Newsweek in 2024 and has previously worked for CNN, Bossip, and The Messenger. You can get in touch with Adeola by emailing a.adeosun@newsweek.com. Languages: English. Adeola Adeosun is the Newsweek Weekend Night Editor based in Atlanta, Georgia. Her focus is reporting on U.S. national news, politics and trends. Adeola joined Newsweek in 2024 and has previously worked for CNN, Bossip, and The Messenger. You can get in touch with Adeola by emailing a.adeosun@newsweek.com. Languages: English. Adeola Adeosun is the Newsweek Weekend Night Editor based in Atlanta, Georgia. Her focus is reporting on U.S. national news, …
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