H.P. Hood Recalls Muscle Milk Protein Shakes Due to 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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 2/5 (Moderate).
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 low-risk contamination (spoilage) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
H.P. Hood, LLC is recalling 12,522 units of Muscle Milk 14 oz., 25 g protein Strawberry shakes. The recall is due to premature spoilage, which has been identified by swelled containers and foul odors.
The affected product is identified by the following UPCs: 8-76063-00229-5 (case) and 8-76063-00209-7 (unit). The specific H.P. Hood lot numbers included in this recall are C16011, D16012, C16051, I15352, I16104, F16136, and A16137.
The product was distributed in the USA, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. Consumers should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and UPCs. If the product matches the recalled description, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Muscle Milk 14 oz., 25 g protein Strawberry; UPC (case): 8-76063-00229-5; UPC (unit): 8-76063-00209-7
- Manufacturer
- H.P. Hood, LLC
- Category
- Food — Protein Shakes
- Affected units
- 12,522
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 (6)
- HP Hood lot numbers: C16011
- D16012
- C16051
- I15352
- I16104
- F16136 A16137.
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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