The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0336-2017·Announced 2016-11-16

H.P. Hood Recalls Muscle Milk Chocolate Protein Shakes for Premature Spoilage

H.P. Hood is recalling Muscle Milk Chocolate protein shakes due to premature spoilage, including swelled containers and foul odor.

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 involves premature spoilage (swelled containers and 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 Muscle Milk 14 oz Chocolate, 25 g protein shakes. The recall is due to premature spoilage, which is characterized by swelled containers and a foul odor.

The affected product is identified by the case UPC 8-76063-00221-9 and the unit UPC 8-76063-00201-1. The recall covers 130,840 cases, each containing 12 units of 14 oz. The product was distributed in the USA, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. Specific lot numbers are listed in the official recall notice.

Consumers should check their inventory for the specific UPCs and lot numbers listed in the recall. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Muscle Milk 14 oz Chocolate, 25 g protein. UPC (case): 8-76063-00221-9; UPC (unit): 8-76063-00201-1
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 (20)

  • HP Hood lot numbers: C15355
  • D16024
  • E16052
  • F16053
  • C16097
  • D16098
  • E16099
  • J16108
  • K16109
  • G16156
  • H16156
  • D15355
  • B16057
  • A15340
  • B15341
  • C15341
  • E16093
  • F16094
  • B16117
  • C16118

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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