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SevereFDA (Food)·F-1629-2022·Announced 2022-09-07

MRE Vanilla Protein Shake Recalled for Potential Bacterial Contamination

Lyons Magnus is recalling MRE Vanilla Protein Shake nationwide due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum bacteria.

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: This is an FDA Class I recall, which by classification rule cannot score below 4. Although no illnesses have been reported, both Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum are pathogens capable of causing serious health consequences. The Class I designation reflects the agency's determination of reasonable probability of serious adverse health effects.

Plain-English summary

Lyons Magnus, Inc. is recalling MRE Vanilla Protein Shake nationwide due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. The recalled product is packaged in 11 FL OZ (325mL) Tetra Paks and is distributed by Redcon1, LLC.

The recall affects approximately 53.8 million units. Affected lot codes include 0112, 1112, 6612, 7612, 2421, 3421, and 4421, with best-by dates spanning from August 2022 through June 2023.

Both Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum are pathogenic bacteria capable of causing serious health consequences. This FDA Class I recall indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health effects from consumption of the affected product.

The recalled product

Product
MRE Vanilla Protein Shake. Whole Food Protein High protein shake. 11 FL OZ (325mL) Tetra Pak. UPC 8 10044-57390 9. 4-count case UPC 810044573954. Refrigerate after Opening. Distributed by: Redcon1, LLC, 701 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487
Manufacturer
Lyons Magnus, Inc
Category
Food — Nutritional Beverage
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 (5)

  • Lot Code 0112 / Best By Date 04/20/2023
  • Lot Code 1112 / Best By Date 04/21/2023
  • Lot Code 6612 / Best By Date 06/15/2023
  • Lot Code 3421 / Best By Date 08/31/2022
  • Lot Code 4421 / Best By Date 09/01/2022.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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