The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1984-2017·Announced 2017-04-26

Nutiva Plant Protein Shake Recalled for Undeclared Peanut Allergen

Nutiva is recalling Nuture Vitality Organic Plant Protein Superfood 30 Shake - Chocolate due to undeclared peanut allergen detected in testing.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which is defined as a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a score of 5.

Plain-English summary

Nutiva is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Nuture Vitality Organic Plant Protein Superfood 30 Shake - Chocolate. The recall involves two product formats: PBP101 (10-1.2 oz. packets) and PBP105 (21.6 oz. HDPE jar). The affected units were distributed in 21 U.S. states and to Hong Kong.

The recall was initiated after testing of a retained sample related to a customer complaint detected peanut allergen at 4.7 ppm. Confirmation testing subsequently found peanut allergen at 4.8 ppm. The product is labeled as vegan and gluten-free but does not declare peanuts as an ingredient.

Consumers who purchased the affected products should check their lot codes and expiration dates against the ranges provided in the official recall notice. If the product matches the recalled lots, consumers should stop using it and contact Nutiva for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Nutiva Nuture Vitality Organic Plant Protein Superfood 30 Shake - Chocolate; Product # PBP101 - 10-1.2 oz. (34g) packets ; Packet UPC/Caddy UPC: 6-92752-10713-9, 6-92752-10714-6; Master Case UPC: 6-92752-10715-3. Product # PBP105 - 21.6 oz. HDPE jar; Unit UPC: 6-9275
Manufacturer
Nutiva

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 (1)

  • Expiration Date Range: 03 MAY 2018 11 JAN 2019

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Nutiva 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.

See all 2 products in this recall →