The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0038-2016·Announced 2015-10-28

JBN Growtein Protein Oatmeal Cookie Recalled for Unlabeled Milk Allergen

Nutrition Resource Services, Inc. is recalling JBN Growtein Growth Protein Oatmeal Cookie because the product contains milk ingredients but is not labeled as such.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling for milk, a common allergen, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Nutrition Resource Services, Inc. is recalling JBN (Just Be Natural) Growtein Growth Protein Oatmeal Cookie, a dietary supplement packaged in plastic bottles. The recall involves 3,434 units distributed nationwide. The specific batch numbers affected are 2356, 2555, 2683, and 2365.

The recall was initiated because the product contains whey protein isolate and whey protein concentrate, which are milk-derived ingredients, but the product is not labeled as containing milk. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with milk allergies or sensitivities.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
JBN (Just Be Natural) Growtein Growth Protein Oatmeal Cookie NET WT. 98.8 oz. (6.17 lb) 2800g - DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, packaged in plastic bottles, UPC code: 655455001623, MANUFACTURED BY NRS -Nutrition Resource Services, Inc. DISTRIBUTED BY JBN - Just Be Natural; INGREDIENTS: Whey
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 (4)

  • Batch Numbers: 2356
  • 2555
  • 2683
  • 2365

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 →