The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1623-2022·Announced 2022-09-07

Premier Protein Shakes Recalled for Potential Bacterial Contamination

Lyons Magnus is recalling Premier Protein Chocolate High Protein Shakes nationwide due to potential Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum contamination. Consumers should not consume affected products and should return them.

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 classified this as Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4. The potential presence of Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum—both high-risk pathogens capable of serious illness—supports this classification.

Plain-English summary

Lyons Magnus, Inc. is recalling Premier Protein Chocolate High Protein Shakes (11 FL OZ / 325mL) distributed nationwide. The recall was issued due to findings and potential for Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum contamination. Approximately 53,818,025 total units are affected.

Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum are bacteria that can cause serious foodborne illness. This recall affects both 12-count and 18-count case configurations distributed nationally.

Consumers who have purchased affected products should check the lot codes and best-by dates on their packages. Affected lots for 12-count cases include codes 2412/2142BT (Best By 7/20/2023), 3412/2143BT (Best By 7/21/2023), 4612/2164BT (Best By 8/11/2023), 5612/2165BT (Best By 8/12/2023), 66122166BT (Best By 8/13/2023), and others listed in the recall notice. For 18-count cases, affected lots include 9712/2179BT (Best By 8/26/2023) and others. Consumers should not consume the product and should return it to the place of purchase.

The product was manufactured by Lyons Magnus, Inc. and distributed by Premier Nutrition in Emeryville, California. For questions, consumers should contact the FDA or visit the FDA website.

The recalled product

Product
Premier Protein Chocolate High protein shake. 11 FL OZ (325mL). Packaged in the following configurations: 1. Carton UPC 6 43843-71447 7 packed in 12 count case UPC 643843714200. 2. Carton UPC 6 43843-71534 4 packed in 18 count case UPC 643843718581. Shake W
Manufacturer
Lyons Magnus, Inc
Category
Food — Beverages / 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 (4)

  • 1. 12 count case Lot Code 2412/2142BT / Best By Date 7/20/2023
  • Lot Code 3412/2143BT / Best By Date 7/21/2023
  • Lot Code 4612/2164BT / Best By Date 8/11/2023
  • Lot Code 5612/2165BT / Best By Date 8/12/2023

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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