The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·F-1654-2012·Announced 2012-07-04

PGP International Recalls iForce Nutrition Protein Powder for Undeclared Wheat

PGP International is recalling iForce Nutrition PROTEAN Lean Protein powder because it contains undeclared wheat. The product was distributed in California, North Carolina, and Wisconsin.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

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 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (wheat), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

PGP International, Inc. is recalling 1,616 four-pound bottles of iForce Nutrition Xtreme Series, PROTEAN, Lean Protein, Strawberry Creamsicle, Dietary Supplement. The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared wheat, which is a major food allergen.

The affected product was manufactured for distribution by Tribravus Enterprises, LLC, in Vista, CA. The recall covers three specific lots: Lot # SP1327D2 (Exp. 11/23/2013), Lot # SP 1349B2 (Exp. 12/15/2013), and Lot # SP 2072B2 (Exp. 03/12/2014). The product was distributed in California, North Carolina, and Wisconsin.

Consumers with celiac disease or a wheat allergy should not consume the product. Individuals who have already consumed the product and experience adverse health effects should seek medical attention. Consumers may contact PGP International, Inc. for more information or to return the product.

The recalled product

Product
iForce Nutrition Xtreme Series, PROTEAN, Lean Protein, Strawberry Creamsicle, Dietary Supplement, 4 lbs. Mfg. for Dist by, Tribravus Enterprises, LLC, Vista, CA 92081

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 # SP1327D2
  • Exp. 11/23/2013
  • Lot # SP 1349B2
  • Exp. 12/15/2013 and Lot # SP 2072B2
  • Exp. 03/12/2014

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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