Metagenics Recalls UltraBalance Protein Powder for Undeclared Soy
Metagenics is recalling UltraBalance Protein Powder because it may contain undeclared soy. The recall covers specific lots distributed nationwide and internationally.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (soy), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Metagenics, Inc. is recalling UltraBalance Protein Powder, Net Wt. 14.8 oz (420g), because the product may contain undeclared soy. The recall involves 6,158 units of the product.
The affected lots are # 0712072, 0213041, 0813013, 0913002, and 0214064. These products were distributed nationwide in the US and worldwide, including in South Africa and the Netherlands.
Consumers with these specific lots should stop using the product and contact Metagenics for instructions on disposal or return. Individuals with soy allergies should be particularly cautious and consult a healthcare provider if they have consumed the product.
The recalled product
- Product
- UltraBalance Protein Powder, Net Wt. 14.8 oz (420g)
- Manufacturer
- Metagenics, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Protein Powder
- Affected units
- 6,158
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)
- Lot # 0712072
- 0213041
- 0813013
- 0913002
- 0214064
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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