Abbott Nutrition Recalls Vital High Protein Cans Due to Microbial Contamination
Abbott Nutrition is recalling Vital High Protein 8oz metal cans due to off odor and taste caused by microbial contamination.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe severity score under the rubric, particularly given the presence of microbial contamination.
Plain-English summary
Abbott Nutrition is recalling Vital High Protein, 8oz metal cans, because the product has an off odor and taste due to microbial contamination. The firm expanded the recall to include additional batches.
The affected product is identified by Lot Number 57447RA00 and an expiration date of 1Oct2016. A total of 31,440 units were distributed in the United States, as well as in Guam, Puerto Rico, Israel, Kuwait, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Consumers should stop using the recalled product and contact Abbott Nutrition for further instructions or a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Vital High Protein, 8oz metal can
- Manufacturer
- Abbott Nutrition
- Category
- Food — Nutritional Supplements
- Affected units
- 31,440
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 57447RA00 Expiration Date 1Oct2016
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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