The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0117-2016·Announced 2015-11-04

American Pure Whey Protein Recalled for Undeclared Soy and Milk Allergens

American Pure Whey is recalling Whey Protein Matrix Chocolate flavor containers due to undeclared soy and milk allergens.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Undeclared Allergens; Soy and Milk."

Plain-English summary

American Pure Whey is recalling 350 units of Whey Protein Matrix Chocolate flavor in 2 lb. and 5 lb. containers. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared soy and milk allergens in the product.

The affected product was distributed in AE, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, IL, IN, KY, KS, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY. The specific lot number is 69205, and the UPC code is 456456789004.

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

The recalled product

Product
American Pure Whey, Whey Protein Matrix Chocolate flavor, 2 lb. and 5 lb. containers, Manufactured by American Pure Whey, Vanceboro, NC.
Manufacturer
American Pure Whey
Category
Food — Dietary Supplements
Hazard
Affected units
350

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 (2)

  • Lot number: 69205
  • UPC Code 456456789004

Distribution

Distributed in 28 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by American Pure Whey 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.

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