The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0035-2016·Announced 2015-10-28

JBN Chocolate Whey Protein Powder Recalled for Missing Milk Labeling

Nutrition Resource Services is recalling JBN Chocolate Confidence Nutritional Support for Bariatric Surgery because the whey protein product is not labeled as containing milk.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a labeling error regarding a common allergen (milk) without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Nutrition Resource Services, Inc. is voluntarily recalling JBN (Just Be Natural) Chocolate Confidence Nutritional Support for Bariatric Surgery 25G 100% Whey Isolate. The product is packaged in plastic bottles with a net weight of 43.4 oz (1,230g) and carries the UPC code 655455018225. The recall involves 3,434 units distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated because protein powders and nutritional supplement products made of whey concentrate, whey isolate, casein, and colostrum are not labeled as containing milk. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall. The product contains whey protein isolate and includes an allergen statement noting it could have been processed in a facility containing milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, and soybeans.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific batch numbers listed in the recall notice: 2360, 2388, 2431, 2482, 2607, 2359, 2387, 2391, 2424, 2447, 2472, 2475, 2510, 2519, 2598, 2608, 2721, and 2761. Individuals with a milk allergy or sensitivity should avoid consuming the product. Consumers can contact the recalling firm for further information or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
JBN (Just Be Natural) Chocolate Confidence Nutritional Support for Bariatric Surgery 25G 100% WHEY ISOLATE; NET WT. 43.4 oz. (2.7 lb) 1,230g - packaged in plastic bottles, UPC code: 655455018225, DIETARY SUPPLEMENT MANUFACTURED BY NRS -Nutrition Resource Services, Inc. DISTRIBUT
Affected units
3,434

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (18)

  • Batch Numbers: 2360
  • 2388
  • 2431
  • 2482
  • 2607
  • 2359
  • 2387
  • 2391
  • 2424
  • 2447
  • 2472
  • 2475
  • 2510
  • 2519
  • 2598
  • 2608
  • 2721
  • 2761

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 38 recalled by Nutrition Resource Services, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 38 products in this recall →