US Nutrition, Inc. Conducts Nationwide Recall 0f Met-Rx Protein Plus Chocolate Roasted Peanut Bars With Caramel Due to Possible Health Risk

March 5, 2009 -- U.S. Nutrition announces a voluntary recall of Met-Rx Protein Plus Chocolate Roasted Peanut with Caramel Bars because the products involved contain peanuts which are subject to the expanded recall of products produced by Peanut Corporation of America's (PCA) Plainview, Texas facility. This PCA facility is the subject of an investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning a recent Salmonella outbreak.

All lots with expiration dates of January 1, 2010 and earlier are affected by this recall. hese products have been sold nationwide through distributors, retailers, and directly to customers through internet sales.

U.S. Nutrition has not received any reports of consumer illness complaints regarding these products.