The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0118-2016·Announced 2015-11-04

American Pure Whey Protein Isolate Recalled for Undeclared Soy and Milk

American Pure Whey is recalling Whey Protein Isolate (Chocolate flavor) in 2 lb. and 5 lb. 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 its Whey Protein Isolate (Chocolate flavor) product in 2 lb. and 5 lb. containers. The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared soy and milk allergens.

The affected product was manufactured by American Pure Whey in Vanceboro, NC. The specific lot number is 29026, and the UPC code is 753182812809. The product was distributed in the following states and districts: 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.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to return it or dispose of it safely. Individuals with allergies to soy or milk should be particularly cautious.

The recalled product

Product
American Pure Whey, Whey Protein Isolate (Chocolate flavor), 2 lb. and 5 lb. containers, Manufactured by American Pure Whey, Vanceboro, NC.
Manufacturer
American Pure Whey

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot number: 29026
  • UPC Code 753182812809 (chocolate)

Distribution

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.

See all 6 products in this recall →

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