CLEVELAND, Ohio – Lifestyle Evolution Inc. has recalled select lots of nutrition bars because of the potential presence of an undeclared allergen – milk.

The recalled products, which can pose a serious risk to those with milk allergies or sensitivities, was announced initially by retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Wegmans and Giant Eagle in December after the company received 11 consumer reports of allergic reactions.

The products were distributed nationwide through retailers and online.

The recall affects individually wrapped NuGo Dark Chocolate Chip and NuGo Dark Pretzel bars in 12- or 18-count multipack boxes. The recalled lot codes have best-by dates ranging from 12/14/2025 to 12/23/2025.

Consumers who bought the recalled products should return them to the place of purchase or throw them away.

More info

• Email Lifestyle Evolution Inc. at [email protected] or call 888-421-2032.

• For details on recalls and food-safety questions, call the USDA meat and poultry hotline, 888-674-6854 or chat via Ask USDA 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Consumers can email questions to [email protected]. For those who need to report a problem with a meat, poultry or egg product, the electronic consumer-complaint monitoring system is online. Recalls are posted online.

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