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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1701-2016/FDA enforcement
Wm Bolthouse Farms INC·Food·Jun 22, 2016

Bolthouse Farms Chocolate Protein Plus: 22 g Protein Per Bottle + 21 Vitamins & Minerals

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Bolthouse Farms is recalling 8 varieties of Protein Plus and Perfectly Protein drinks due to spoilage that may cause beverage to appear lumpy and have an unpleasant taste and…

  • 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 nameWm Bolthouse Farms INC
Recalling firmWm Bolthouse Farms INCBakersfield, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 71464 01868 910 071464 01868 60 71464 30650 210 071464 30603 50 71464 30651 910 071464 30602 8
Lot / date codes
  • 11 oz; Best By : 7/3/16 and 7/23/16 and 7/24/16 and 8/18/16 and 8/19/16; All Production Times; Lot numbers: BV116D04A2PP090 BV316D04A2PP090 BV216D24A2PP090 BV316D24A2PP090 BV316D25A2PP090 BV316E20A2PP090 BV316E21A2PP090. 15.2 oz. - Best By: 6/19/16 and 6/21/16 and 6/22/16 and 7/12/16 and 7/21/16, 7/22/16 and 8/9/16 and 8/10/16 and 8/12/16 and 8/13/16 and 8/17/16 and 8/22/16 and 8/23/16 and 8/30/16 and 8/31/16; All Production Times; Lot numbers: BV216C23A2PP090 BV316C21A2PP090 BV316C23A2PP090 BV316C24A2PP090 BV116D13A2PP090 BV116D23A2PP090 BV116E15A2PP090 BV116E25A2PP090 BV116F05A2PP065 BV116F06A2PP065 BV216D22A2PP090 BV216E14A2PP090 BV216E15A2PP090 BV216E25A2PP090 BV216F05A2PP065 BV216F16A2PP075 BV316D13A2PP090 BV316D22A2PP090 BV316D23A2PP090 BV316E14A2PP090 BV316E15A2PP090 BV316E24A2PP090 BV316E25A2PP090 BV316F05A2PP065 BV316F06A2PP065 BV316F13A2PP065 BV316F16A2PP075 BV316F17A2PP075. 15.2 oz. Canada: Best By : 7/21/16 and 8/20/16 and 9/18/16
  • All Production Times; Lot numbers: BV116C23A2PP120 BV216D22A2PP120 BV216E21A2PP120; 32 oz. - Best By : 7/11/16 and 7/12/16 and 7/24/16 and 7/25/16 and 7/26/16 and 8/10/16 and 8/17/16 and 8/24/16; All Production Times Lots: BV116D12A2PP090 BV116D25A2PP090 BV116D26A2PP090 BV116D27A2PP090 BV116E12A2PP090 BV116E26A2PP090 BV116F13A2PP065 BV216D12A2PP090 BV216D25A2PP090 32 0z. Canada - Best By : 8/23/16 and 9/23/16 and 10/12/16; All Production Times. Lots : BV116D25A2PP120 BV216D25A2PP120 BV316E26A2PP120 BV316F14A2PP120 BV316F14A2PP120R.
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide, and Canada, Jamaica Puerto Rico Tahiti Anguilla Antigua Aruba Barbados St. Maarten St. Thomas Qatar Lebanon UAE Bahrain Oman Kuwait Saudi Arabia Cayman Islands Guam Hong Kong American Samoa

United States, Canada, Puerto Rico

Quantity affected3, 814, 275 units; 624, 148 cases - total all varieties
Recall initiationFDA report date: July 27, 2016
FDA recall numberF-1701-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Wm Bolthouse Farms INC initiated this food recall on June 22, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Bolthouse Farms is recalling 8 varieties of Protein Plus and Perfectly Protein drinks due to spoilage that may cause beverage to appear lumpy and have an unpleasant taste and odor. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide,and Canada, Jamaica Puerto Rico Tahiti Anguilla Antigua Aruba Barbados St. Maarten St. Thomas Qatar Lebanon UAE Bahrain Oman Kuwait Saudi Arabia Cayman Islands Guam Hong Kong American Samoa.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Bolthouse Farms is recalling 8 varieties of Protein Plus and Perfectly Protein drinks due to spoilage that may cause beverage to appear lumpy and have an unpleasant taste and odor.

Bolthouse Farms Chocolate Protein Plus: 22 g Protein Per Bottle + 21 Vitamins & Minerals was made or distributed by Wm Bolthouse Farms INC in Bakersfield, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1701-2016, dated July 27, 2016.

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

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

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 Bolthouse Farms Chocolate Protein Plus: 22 g Protein Per Bottle + 21 Vitamins & Minerals recall?

Wm Bolthouse Farms INC recalled Bolthouse Farms Chocolate Protein Plus: 22 g Protein Per Bottle + 21 Vitamins & Minerals in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1701-2016. Bolthouse Farms is recalling 8 varieties of Protein Plus and Perfectly Protein drinks due to spoilage that may cause beverage to appear lumpy and have an unpleasant taste and…

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. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Wm Bolthouse Farms INC 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-1701-2016. 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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