The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1661-2022·Announced 2022-09-07

Whey Protein Drink Recalled Nationwide for Potential Bacterial Contamination

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Vanilla is being recalled nationwide due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. Affected product has lot code 2321 with best-by date 08/20/2022.

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 recall designation requires a minimum severity score of 4. The product contains potential contamination with high-risk pathogens (Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum), though no illnesses or deaths are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Vanilla (11 fl oz/325 mL) is being recalled nationwide due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. The product is manufactured by Lyons Magnus, Inc. for Optimum Nutrition, Inc.

The affected product has lot code 2321 and a best-by date of 08/20/2022. The UPC is 7 48927-06410 0. Approximately 53.8 million units of this product have been distributed nationwide.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. If you have the affected product, dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the manufacturer using contact information on the package.

The recalled product

Product
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Vanilla 11 fl oz (325mL). UPC 7 48927-06410 0. Shake well. Best when served chilled. Manufactured for Optimum Nutrition, Inc., 3500 Lacey Road, Suite 1200, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Manufacturer
Lyons Magnus, Inc
Category
Food — Nutritional Supplement / Protein 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 (1)

  • EXPANDED 8-10-2022 Lot Code 2321 / Best By Date 08/20/2022.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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