The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1773-2018·Announced 2018-08-01

AMPI Recalls Whey Powder Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

AMPI is recalling specific lots of whey powder because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was distributed to nine states.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) without reported illness, which meets the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

AMPI is recalling specific lots of AMPI Whey Powder, Sweet Type, Formula 521, Extra Grade, spray process pasteurized. The recall is being conducted because the whey powder may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product is packaged in 50 lbs net (22.68 kg net) and 25 kg net (55.12 lbs net) units. The recall covers approximately 1,783,715.81 lbs of product. The affected lot serial numbers range from 7000.118.121.BL to 7000.118.125.BL, 7000.118.144.BL to 7000.118.149.BL, 7000.118.153.BL to 7000.118.156.BL, and 7000.118.158.BL to 7000.118.165.BL.

The product was distributed in Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Consumers should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers listed above and stop using the product if it matches the recall criteria.

The recalled product

Product
AMPI Whey Powder, Sweet Type, Formula 521, Extra Grade, spray process pasteurized, packaged in 50 lbs net (22.68 kg net) and 25 kg net (55.12 lbs net).
Manufacturer
AMPI

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)

  • Lot Serial Number: 7000.118.121.BL - 7000.118.125.BL
  • 7000.118.144.BL - 7000.118.149.BL
  • 7000.118.153.BL - 7000.118.156.BL
  • 7000.118.158.BL - 7000.118.165.BL

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

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