The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0343-2017·Announced 2016-11-16

H.P. Hood Recalls Muscle Milk Pro Series 40 Protein Shakes for Spoilage

H.P. Hood is recalling Muscle Milk Pro Series 40 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, but the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations. The hazard is limited to product quality issues (spoilage) without evidence of significant health consequences, fitting the Moderate criteria for low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary recalls.

Plain-English summary

H.P. Hood, LLC is recalling 21,614 cases of Muscle Milk Pro Series 40 14 oz. protein shakes in the "Crushin' Cookies" flavor. The recall is due to premature spoilage, which has resulted in swelled containers and a foul odor.

The affected product is identified by the following UPCs: 8-76063-00293-6 (case) and 8-76063-00283-7 (unit). The specific lot numbers involved are E15336, A16023, and F16107. The product was distributed in the USA, Canada, Australia, and South Africa.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific lot numbers and UPCs. If they possess the recalled product, they should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Muscle Milk Pro Series 40 14 oz;, 40 g protein Crushin' Cookies. UPC (case): 8-76063-00293-6; UPC (unit): 8-76063-00283-7
Manufacturer
H.P. Hood, LLC

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 (3)

  • HP Hood Lot numbers:E15336
  • A16023
  • F16107.

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.

See all 18 products in this recall →