The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0302-2024·Announced 2023-11-01

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.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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
Hazard
  • allergen-sesame
  • undeclared-allergen

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)

Distribution

Distributed in 33 states:

  • AK
  • AL
  • CA
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MO
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • PR
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI