The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1059-2013·Announced 2013-03-13

Herbalife Formula 1 Vanilla Dream Shake Mix Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Herbalife is recalling Formula 1 Vanilla Dream Shake Mix packets due to trace amounts of undeclared milk protein.

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 allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (milk), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported.

Plain-English summary

Herbalife International of America Inc is recalling its Formula 1 Instant Healthy Meal, Nutritional Shake Mix (Vanilla Dream) packets. The product is sold in cardboard cartons containing 12 packets, as well as in IBP Kits. The recall involves 5,928 units, comprising 2,732 cartons and 3,196 IBP Kits, which were distributed worldwide.

The recall was initiated because the product contains trace amounts of an undeclared milk protein allergen. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with milk allergies who may consume the product without knowing it contains milk.

Consumers with milk allergies should avoid using the recalled product. The specific lot numbers affected are 133405G10, 133408G10, and 133409G10. The source text does not specify a consumer action such as returning the product or seeking a refund, nor does it report any illnesses or injuries associated with the recall.

The recalled product

Product
HERBALIFE Formula 1 Instant Healthy Meal, Nutritional Shake Mix ( Vanilla Dream) Packets; net WT 1.83 oz/52 g; packaged as 12 packets in a cardboard carton; just add water; single serve powder in a packet;

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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