The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1039-2016·Announced 2016-04-13

NutraKey Recalls VPro Raw Plant Protein Due to Undeclared Soy

NutraKey, Inc. is recalling VPro Raw Plant Protein, Chocolate, because it contains undeclared soy. The recall covers 17,730 units distributed nationwide.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Undeclared Soy"

Plain-English summary

NutraKey, Inc. is voluntarily recalling VPro Raw Plant Protein, Chocolate, in 1 lb (15 serving) and 2 lb (30 serving) plastic bottles. The product is packaged with a green, white, and black adhesive label. The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared soy, a major food allergen.

The recall affects 17,730 total units of the product, which were distributed nationwide. Specific lot numbers and expiration dates are listed in the recall notice, including LOT VP004341 (EXP 12/2016), LOT VP125703 (EXP 02/2018), and LOT VP007668 (EXP 12/2017).

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and check the label for the specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed in the official recall notice. The recall was initiated by the firm and is classified as Class I by the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
VPro Raw Plant Protein, Chocolate. Packaged in a plastic bottle with green, white, and black adhesive label. Packaged in 1 lb (15 serving) and 2 lb (30 serving).
Manufacturer
NutraKey, Inc.
Category
Food — Protein Powder
Hazard
Affected units
17,730

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 (2)

  • VPro Chocolate 15 serving: UPC 820103309776
  • LOT VP007668 (EXP 12/2017).

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by NutraKey, Inc. 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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