Optimum Nutrition whey protein recalled for potential botulinum and Cronobacter contamination
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Chocolate is recalled nationwide due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. Over 53 million units affected.
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: The FDA classified this as a Class I recall, which mandates a minimum severity rating of 4. The recall addresses potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum, both high-risk pathogens. No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source material.
Plain-English summary
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Chocolate, a ready-to-drink protein beverage, is subject to a nationwide recall. The product is sold in 11 fl oz (325 mL) bottles with UPC 748927064094. Affected lots include Lot Code 6521 (Best By Date 09/13/2022) and Lot Code 7521 (Best By Date 09/14/2022). Approximately 53.8 million units were distributed nationwide.
The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall due to findings and potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum, both serious pathogens that pose significant health risks.
Consumers who purchased this product are advised to stop using it and dispose of affected bottles. The product was manufactured by Lyons Magnus, Inc. for Optimum Nutrition, Inc., located at 3500 Lacey Road, Suite 1200, Downers Grove, IL 60515.
Anyone who consumed the product and experiences symptoms should contact their healthcare provider. For additional information, consumers may contact the manufacturer or the FDA.
The recalled product
- Product
- Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Chocolate 11 fl oz (325mL). UPC 7 48927-06409 4. Shake well. Best when served chilled. Manufactured for Optimum Nutrition, Inc., 3500 Lacey Road, Suite 1200, Downers Grove, IL 60515
- Manufacturer
- Lyons Magnus, Inc
- Hazard
- cronobacter-sakazakii
- clostridium-botulinum
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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