The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1669-2022·Announced 2022-09-07

Kate Farms Nutrition Shake recalled nationwide for pathogenic contamination

Kate Farms Nutrition Shake is recalled nationwide due to findings of Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. The recall covers multiple lot codes with best-by dates spanning September 2022 to January 2023.

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 a Class I FDA recall with confirmed findings of high-risk pathogens Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. Although no illnesses have been reported, the agency's Class I classification and the serious pathogenic threats warrant a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kate Farms Nutrition Shake (Vanilla, 11 fl oz / 325 mL) manufactured by Lyons Magnus, Inc is being recalled. The recall encompasses 53,818,025 units distributed nationwide.

The FDA has issued a Class I recall due to findings and potential for Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum in the product. These are high-risk pathogens that pose serious health risks, particularly to vulnerable populations including infants and immunocompromised individuals.

The recall includes products with the following lot codes and best-by dates: Lot 0602 (best by 03/01/2023), Lot 0621 (best by 09/17/2022), Lot 5031 (best by 11/01/2022), Lot 5102 (best by 01/15/2023), Lot 6031 (best by 11/02/2022), Lot 6102 (best by 01/16/2023), and Lot 9502 (best by 02/28/2023).

Consumers who have purchased affected products should not consume them. They should return the product to their retailer or contact Kate Farms for further information and instructions.

The recalled product

Product
kate farms Nutrition Shake, Vanilla. 11 fl oz (325 mL) UPC 8 11112-03058 4. 12 count case UPC 00811112030591. 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
Category
Food — Nutrition Drink
Hazard
  • cronobacter-sakazakii
  • clostridium-botulinum

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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