The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1703-2016·Announced 2016-07-27

Bolthouse Farms Recalls Protein Plus Drinks Due to Spoilage

Bolthouse Farms is recalling 8 varieties of Protein Plus and Perfectly Protein drinks because spoilage may cause the beverages to appear lumpy and have an unpleasant taste and odor.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the hazard is limited to spoilage affecting taste, odor, and appearance, with no reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Bolthouse Farms is recalling 8 varieties of Protein Plus and Perfectly Protein drinks. The recall is due to spoilage that may cause the beverages to appear lumpy and have an unpleasant taste and odor.

The affected products include Bolthouse Farms Coffee Protein Plus in 11 oz, 15.2 oz, and 32 oz sizes. The recall covers 3,814,275 units and 624,148 cases across all varieties. Distribution was nationwide and in Canada, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Tahiti, Anguilla, Antigua, Aruba, Barbados, St. Maarten, St. Thomas, Qatar, Lebanon, UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Cayman Islands, Guam, Hong Kong, and American Samoa.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and lot numbers. If found, they should stop consuming the product and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm.

The recalled product

Product
Bolthouse Farms Coffee Protein Plus: 30 g protein per bottle + 21 vitamins & minerals. Packaged in 11 oz./325 mL - item number PPJ3BF9; 15.2 oz/450 mL item number: PPJ4BF6; 32 oz./946 mL; item number PPJQBF6: Selling Unit UPC

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 (4)

  • 11 oz
  • - Best By: 7/7/16 and 7/23/16 and 8/19/16
  • All Production Times
  • 32 oz. US - Best By: 7/11/16 and 7/26/16 and 8/10/16 and 9/12/16

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 3 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 7 recalled by Wm Bolthouse Farms Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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Same manufacturer · Wm Bolthouse Farms Inc

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