Abbott Nutrition Recalls Nepro Vanilla Due to Microbial Contamination
Abbott Nutrition is recalling Nepro Vanilla 8oz cans due to off odor and taste caused by microbial contamination. The recall includes 332,088 units distributed in the US and several foreign territories.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe), particularly when involving significant hazards like microbial contamination, even if specific hospitalization reports are not detailed in the provided text snippet.
Plain-English summary
Abbott Nutrition is recalling 332,088 units of Nepro Vanilla, 8oz metal cans, due to microbial contamination that resulted in off odor and taste. The affected product is identified by Lot Number 57648RA11 and has an expiration date of January 1, 2017. The firm expanded the recall to include additional batches.
The product was distributed in the United States, as well as in Guam, Puerto Rico, Israel, Kuwait, and Trinidad and Tobago. The recall is classified as FDA Class II.
Consumers should stop using the affected product and check their inventory for the specific lot number and expiration date listed above. Those with questions regarding the recall should contact Abbott Nutrition.
The recalled product
- Product
- Nepro Vanilla , 8oz metal can
- Manufacturer
- Abbott Nutrition
- Category
- Food — Nutritional Formula
- Affected units
- 332,088
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)
- Lot Number 57648RA11 Expiration Date 1Jan 2017
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 6 recalled by Abbott Nutrition 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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