The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0339-2017·Announced 2016-11-16

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

H.P. Hood is recalling Muscle Milk 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 a quality defect (spoilage) 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, 25 g protein, Vanilla Creme. The recall is due to premature spoilage, characterized by swelled containers and a foul odor.

The affected product is identified by specific HP Hood lot numbers, including A15335, B15336, and others listed in the recall notice. The product was distributed in the USA, Canada, Australia, and South Africa.

Consumers should check their inventory for the affected lot numbers and UPC codes. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Muscle Milk 14 oz, 25 g protein. Vanilla Creme UPC (case): 8-76063-00222-6; UPC (unit): 8-76063-00202-8
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: A15335
  • B15336
  • A16008
  • B16009
  • B16042
  • C16043 A16046
  • A16059
  • A16060
  • B16061
  • B16105
  • C16106
  • C16127
  • D16128 A16157
  • B16158
  • B15350
  • C16046
  • A15349
  • C16102
  • C16135
  • D16136 C16158

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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