The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1667-2022·Announced 2022-09-07

Kate Farms Nutrition Shake recalled for potential bacterial contamination

Kate Farms Nutrition Shake (Coffee, 11 fl oz) is being recalled nationwide due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. The recall affects products with lot codes 7331 and 8031.

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 requires a minimum score of 4 per the rubric. Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum are high-risk pathogens capable of causing serious illness. While no illnesses have been reported in the source text, the confirmed findings of these pathogens in a widely distributed product warrant a Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

Kate Farms Nutrition Shake, Coffee flavor (11 fl oz bottles, UPC 8 11112-03062 1), manufactured by Lyons Magnus, Inc., is being recalled. This is a nutrition shake product made for Kate Farms, Inc., based in Santa Barbara, California.

The recall was initiated due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. These bacteria can cause serious foodborne illness.

The affected products are those bearing lot codes 7331 (Best By Date 12/03/2022) or 8031 (Best By Date 11/04/2022). Approximately 53.8 million units were distributed nationwide.

Consumers who have purchased affected products should not consume them. Discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
kate farms Nutrition Shake, Coffee. 11 fl oz (325 mL) UPC 8 11112-03062 1. 12 count case UPC 00811112030638. Shake Well. After opening, refrigerate and use within 4 days. Made for Kate Farms, Inc., 101 Innovation Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93708
Manufacturer
Lyons Magnus, Inc
Hazard
  • cronobacter-sakazakii
  • clostridium-botulinum

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.