The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1423-2017·Announced 2017-02-08

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.

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, 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
Hazard
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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