H.P. Hood Recalls Muscle Milk Protein Shakes Due to Spoilage
H.P. Hood is recalling Muscle Milk protein shakes because some containers swelled and had a foul odor, indicating premature spoilage.
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 spoilage (swelling/odor) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.
Plain-English summary
H.P. Hood, LLC is recalling Muscle Milk 10 oz. 18 g protein shakes in Vanilla Creme flavor. The product is sold in 4-packs. The recall is due to premature spoilage, specifically swelled containers and a foul odor.
The recall involves 4,780 cases, with each case containing six 4-packs. The product was distributed in the USA, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. The specific lot code is listed as unknown.
Consumers should check their pantries for this product. If they have the recalled Muscle Milk shakes, they should stop using them and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Muscle Milk 10 oz. 18 g protein. Sold in 4 packs Vanilla Creme UPC (case): 8-76063-00272-1; UPC (unit): 8-76063-00262-2
- Manufacturer
- H.P. Hood, LLC
- Category
- Food — Protein Shakes
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)
- Unknown
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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