The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1602-2022·Announced 2022-09-07

Glucerna original Vanilla Shake recalled for bacterial contamination

Lyons Magnus is recalling Glucerna original Vanilla Shake due to findings of Cronobacter sakazakii and potential Clostridium botulinum. Over 53 million units were distributed nationwide.

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: FDA Class I classification requires a minimum severity score of 4. No reported illnesses or deaths are documented in the source. While Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum are serious pathogens, the source identifies findings and potential contamination without confirmed cases of illness.

Plain-English summary

Lyons Magnus, Inc. is recalling Glucerna original Vanilla Shake (8 FL OZ) nationwide due to findings of Cronobacter sakazakii and potential for Clostridium botulinum contamination.

The recall involves over 53 million units distributed nationwide. Affected products carry lot codes with best-by dates ranging from July through September 2023, including 400194X00, 400204X00, 400214X00, 400224X00, 400234X00, 410294X00, 410304X00, 410314X00, 410334X00, 410344X00, 390124X00, 390134X00, and 390144X00. The product is sold in 24-count cases or individual 8 FL OZ Tetra Pak containers.

Consumers who have purchased this product should discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. Do not consume the recalled product.

The recalled product

Product
Glucerna original Homemade Vanilla Shake, 8 FL OZ (237 mL). Delicious Snack or Small Meal Replacement. UPC 0 70074-68563 2. Sold in 24 count case, Case UPC 0070074685625. Shake Well. Serve cold. Refrigerate after opening. Manufactured for: Abbott Nutrition, Abbott Labor
Manufacturer
Lyons Magnus, Inc
Category
Food — Medical Nutrition / Ready-to-Drink
Hazard
  • cronobacter-sakazakii
  • clostridium-botulinum

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 (11)

  • Lot Code 400194X00 / Best By Date 08/01/2023
  • Lot Code 400204X00 / Best By Date 08/01/2023
  • Lot Code 400214X00 / Best By Date 08/01/2023
  • Lot Code 400224X00 / Best By Date 08/01/2023
  • Lot Code 400234X00 / Best By Date 08/01/2023
  • Lot Code 410294X00 / Best By Date 09/01/2023
  • Lot Code 410304X00 / Best By Date 09/01/2023
  • Lot Code 410314X00 / Best By Date 09/01/2023
  • Lot Code 410334X00 / Best By Date 09/01/2023
  • Lot Code 390134X00 / Best By Date 07/01/2023
  • Lot Code 390144X00 / Best By Date 07/01/2023.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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