Granola bars recalled over salmonella fears

OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a warning Thursday over a granola bar distributed through a popular dieting program.

The CFIA said the Canadian version of Nutrisystem brand peanut butter granola bars could contain salmonella bacteria and, along with Nutrisystem Canada, is advising the public not to eat the product. The company has voluntarily recalled the product.

The bars, which are manufactured in the U.S., are sold in 40-gram packages. The affected product has UPC code 6 32674 37016 7 and lot code TC05219B.

No illnesses have been reported in relation to the potentially contaminated product.

The bars are only sold through Nutrisystem’s website, the Shopping Channel and a distribution phone line.