The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1571-2016·Announced 2016-06-29

Prinova Pea Protein Powder Recalled for Undeclared Soy Allergen

Prinova US LLC is recalling pea protein powder because it tested positive for soy, an undeclared allergen.

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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this recall as Class I, which corresponds to a Critical severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Prinova US LLC is recalling specific lots of Pea protein 85% dry powder in 20 KG bags. The recall was initiated after a customer reported that the pea protein, used in a blended product claiming to be soy-free, tested positive for soy allergen.

The affected product includes Lot# 3700D04019DB15106 (27,500 KG) and Lot# 3700D04019DB15107 (12,000 KG). The product was distributed to various manufacturers. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers and businesses with these specific lots of pea protein should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
Pea protein 85% dry powder in a 20 KG bag.
Manufacturer
Prinova US LLC

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# 3700D04019DB15106 and Lot# 3700D04019DB15107

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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