The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1707-2016·Announced 2016-07-27

Bolthouse Farms Recalls Protein Drinks Due to Spoilage and Unpleasant Taste

Bolthouse Farms is recalling 8 varieties of protein drinks because spoilage may cause them 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 resulting in unpleasant taste, odor, and appearance, with no reports of illness or injury, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Bolthouse Farms is voluntarily recalling eight varieties of Protein Plus and Perfectly Protein drinks. The recall is being conducted because the beverages may have spoiled, which can cause them to appear lumpy and have an unpleasant taste and odor.

The affected products include Bolthouse Farms Mocha Cappuccino Perfectly Protein drinks packaged in 15.2 oz and 32 oz bottles. The recall covers specific lot numbers and best-by dates for both US and Canadian markets. The products were distributed nationwide in the United States, as well as in Canada, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and various other international locations.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their labels for the specific lot numbers and best-by dates listed in the official recall notice. If the product matches the recalled description, consumers should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the company for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Bolthouse Farms Mocha Cappuccino Perfectly Protein : 30 g protein per bottle + 21 vitamins & minerals. Packaged in 15.2 oz/946 mL.- item number MC4BF6 - US and MC4BC6 - Canada; 32 oz./946 mL item number: MCQBF6 - US; MCQBC6 - Canada 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 (5)

  • 15.2 oz - US.- Best By: 9/2/16
  • All Production Times
  • Lots: BV116E04A2MC090 BV216E04A2MC090 BV316E04A2MC090
  • 32 oz. - Canada - Best By: 8/2/16
  • Lots: BV116E04A2MC090 BV216E04A2MC090

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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