The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0334-2017·Announced 2016-11-16

H.P. Hood Recalls Muscle Milk Protein Shakes Due to Premature Spoilage

H.P. Hood is recalling specific lots of Muscle Milk protein shakes because they may have spoiled prematurely, resulting in swelled containers and foul odors.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves premature spoilage (swelled containers/foul odor) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

H.P. Hood, LLC is recalling specific lots of Muscle Milk, 14oz 40 g protein Banana shakes. The recall was initiated because the products were found to have spoiled prematurely, which is indicated by swelled containers and a foul odor.

The affected product is distributed in the USA, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. The recall involves 1,015,450 cases, with each case containing 12 units of 14 oz. The specific lot numbers affected are D15350, E15351, F15351, H15351, A16047, B16048, A16049, A16050, A16051, G16104, H16107, I16108, and E16136. The case UPC is 8-76063-00223-3 and the unit UPC is 8-76063-00203-5.

Consumers should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and UPCs. If the product matches the recalled description, consumers should not consume it and should contact the manufacturer or retailer for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Muscle Milk, 14oz ; 40 g protein Banana; UPC (case): 8-76063-00223-3 UPC (unit): 8-76063-00203-5
Manufacturer
H.P. Hood, LLC
Category
Food — Protein Shakes
Hazard

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 (13)

  • HP Hood lot numers: D15350
  • E15351
  • F15351
  • H15351
  • A16047
  • B16048
  • A16049
  • A16050
  • A16051
  • G16104
  • H16107
  • I16108
  • E16136.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 18 recalled by H.P. Hood, LLC 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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