The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0628-2019·Announced 2018-11-28

Gatorade Vanilla Protein Shake Recalled for Bacillus Cereus Bacteria

PepsiCo is voluntarily recalling specific 12-pack cases of Gatorade Vanilla Protein Shake because they may contain Bacillus cereus bacteria.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Bacillus cereus) without reported illness, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

PepsiCo Gatorade Plant is voluntarily recalling a limited number of 12-pack cases of 330-mL Gatorade Vanilla Protein Shake bottles. The recall is being issued because the product may contain Bacillus cereus bacteria.

The affected product is the Gatorade Vanilla Protein Shake, 330-mL, Primary Package HDPE in a 12pk case. The specific units involved have a manufacture date of DT040988 and a use-by date of JAN 04 19. The total quantity recalled is ten 12-pack cases, which equals 120 individual bottles.

The product was distributed domestically in Michigan and Illinois. Consumers who have this product should check their manufacture and use-by dates. If the dates match the recalled lot, they should not consume the product and should follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Gatorade Vanilla Protein Shake, 330-mL, Primary Package HDPE in a 12pk case
Manufacturer
Pepsico Gatorade Plant
Category
Food — Beverages
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 (5)

  • Gatorade Vanilla Protein Shake
  • 330-mL
  • Primary Package HDPE in a 12pk case
  • One manufacture date: DT040988
  • use by date: JAN 04 19

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Related recalls

Same hazard · bacillus cereus

See all →