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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1495-2013/FDA enforcement
Chemi- Source INC, Nutra Pak·Food·Apr 2, 2013

Metabolic Whey - Vanilla¿5 Lbs French Vanilla 10lbs: Whey Protein/isolate, Soy Lecithin

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Source of whey ingredient not listed as milk, an allergen; soy lecithin stated as "lecithin".Consumers who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or soy run the risk of a…

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameChemi- Source INC, Nutra Pak
Recalling firmChemi- Source INC, Nutra PakGrand Rapids, MI, United States
UPC / barcodes
6 09492 72051 16 09492 72054 2
Lot / date codes
  • expiration date between Jan 2013 and March 2016.
Distribution area
Nationwide

nationwide

United States

Quantity affected5 # x 34, 409; 10 # x 12, 925
Recall initiationFDA report date: June 12, 2013
FDA recall numberF-1495-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Chemi- Source INC, Nutra Pak initiated this food recall on April 2, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Source of whey ingredient not listed as milk, an allergen; soy lecithin stated as "lecithin".Consumers who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or soy run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The FDA report lists distribution as: nationwide.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Source of whey ingredient not listed as milk, an allergen; soy lecithin stated as "lecithin".Consumers who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or soy run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Metabolic Whey - Vanilla¿5 Lbs French Vanilla 10lbs: Whey Protein/isolate, Soy Lecithin was made or distributed by Chemi- Source INC, Nutra Pak in Grand Rapids, MI, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1495-2013, dated June 12, 2013.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared milk

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a milk allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed cow's milk allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Metabolic Whey - Vanilla¿5 Lbs French Vanilla 10lbs: Whey Protein/isolate, Soy Lecithin recall?

Chemi- Source INC, Nutra Pak recalled Metabolic Whey - Vanilla¿5 Lbs French Vanilla 10lbs: Whey Protein/isolate, Soy Lecithin in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1495-2013. Source of whey ingredient not listed as milk, an allergen; soy lecithin stated as "lecithin".Consumers who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or soy run the risk of a…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Chemi- Source INC, Nutra Pak recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1495-2013. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.