Orgain Protein Powder Recalled for Undeclared Sesame Allergen
Orgain is recalling its Organic Protein & 50 Superfoods Protein Powder with Probiotic (chocolate flavor) due to undeclared sesame allergen. Consumers with sesame allergies are at risk of allergic reaction.
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: FDA Class I classification mandates a minimum severity score of 4. The undeclared sesame allergen creates risk of serious allergic reaction in susceptible individuals, despite no reported illnesses at time of recall.
Plain-English summary
Orgain is recalling Organic Protein & 50 Superfoods Protein Powder with Probiotic in chocolate flavor due to an undeclared sesame allergen. The recall affects approximately 54,546 jars distributed in the United States.
Sesame is a known allergen that can cause serious allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. The product was labeled without sesame as an ingredient, posing a risk to consumers with sesame allergies who may unknowingly consume the product.
The affected product was distributed to Costco stores across 32 U.S. states and territories. Affected lot codes are 3212 EL 14, 3213 EL 1414, 3214 EL 14, and 3228 EL 14, manufactured between July 31 and August 16, 2023.
Consumers who have purchased this product and have a sesame allergy should not consume it. Those who have already consumed the product and experience allergic symptoms should seek medical attention immediately.
The recalled product
- Product
- Organic Protein & 50 Superfoods Protein Powder with Probiotic - Chocolate flavor
- Manufacturer
- Orgain
- Category
- Food — Protein Powder
- Affected units
- 54,546
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 (8)
- Lot Code 3212 EL 14 (Mfr Date 7/31/2023
- Best Before Date 7/31/2025)
- Lot Code 3213 EL 1414 (Mfr Date 8/1/2023
- Best Before Date 8/1/2025)
- Lot Code 3214 EL 14 (Mfr Date 8/2/2023
- Best Before Date 8/2/2025)
- Lot Code 3228 EL 14 (Mfr Date 8/16/2023
- Best Before Date 8/16/2025)
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