Snack Bar Recall: Undeclared Allergens Cause Reaction

Juniper Granola, LLC has issued a recall for its Chocolate Cherry and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Junebars. The recall is due to the potential presence of undeclared milk and soy allergens. These ingredients were not listed on the product labels, posing a significant health risk to individuals with milk or soy allergies.

The company initiated the recall after a customer reported a milk allergy reaction subsequent to consuming one of the bars. An internal investigation revealed that a batch of non-vegan chocolate chips containing milk and soy was inadvertently used during production, an error stemming from an oversight in the company's evaluation process.

This recall specifically impacts Junebars marked with lot codes L1300, L1300A, L1300B, or L1301A. These products were available for order on Juniper Granola's website and were distributed to retailers in January 2026. Consumers are urged to immediately dispose of the affected bars or return them to the point of purchase for a full refund.

Milk and soy are among the nine major food allergens recognized in the U.S. Reactions can range from mild symptoms like hives to severe, life-threatening anaphylaxis. This incident follows other recent recalls of snack products due to undeclared allergens, highlighting ongoing challenges in food allergen labeling and safety.