The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0341-2017·Announced 2016-11-16

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

H.P. Hood is recalling Muscle Milk 10 oz. protein shakes in chocolate flavor 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, but the source text explicitly states no illnesses or injuries have been reported, and the hazard is limited to spoilage (swelled containers and foul odor) without mention of high-risk pathogens or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

H.P. Hood, LLC is recalling Muscle Milk 10 oz. 18 grams protein shakes in chocolate flavor. The recall is due to premature spoilage, characterized by swelled containers and a foul odor. The affected product is sold in 4-packs with a case UPC of 8-76063-00271-4 and a unit UPC of 8-76063-00261-5. The specific code for the recalled product is BB JAN2317 0601.

The recall covers 7,216 cases, with each case containing 24 units, and each unit consisting of six 4-packs. The product was distributed in the USA, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers with the affected product should check the packaging for the specific code and UPC numbers listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact H.P. Hood, LLC for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Muscle Milk 10 oz. 18 grams protein. Sold in 4 packs Chocolate; UPC (case): 8-76063-00271-4; UPC (unit): 8-76063-00261-5
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 (1)

  • BB JAN2317 0601

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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