The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0121-2016·Announced 2015-11-04

American Pure Whey Protein Recalled for Undeclared Soy and Milk Allergens

American Pure Whey is recalling Whey Protein Matrix Vanilla flavor 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 voluntarily recalling certain containers of Whey Protein Matrix Vanilla flavor. The product is available in 2 lb. and 5 lb. containers and was manufactured in Vanceboro, North Carolina.

The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared soy and milk allergens. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with allergies to these ingredients.

The affected product is identified by Lot number 69205 and UPC Code 783521095013. It 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 should stop using the product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
American Pure Whey, Whey Protein Matrix Vanilla 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 (3)

  • Lot number: 69205
  • UPC Code
  • 783521095013

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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