RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1705-2016/FDA enforcement

Bolthouse Farms Strawberry Protein Plus: 30 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 01890 010 071464 01890 70 71464 01891 710 071464 01891 4
Lot / date codes
  • 15.2 oz - Best By : 6/23/16 and 8/16/16 and 9/15/16
  • All Production Times. Lots: BV216C25A2PP090 BV216E21A2PP090 BV316F17A2PP090. 32 oz.- Best By : 9/12/16
  • All Production Times
  • Lots: BV116F14A2PP090 BV316F14A2PP090.
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 - all varieties
Recall initiationFDA report date: July 27, 2016
FDA recall numberF-1705-2016

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 Strawberry Protein Plus: 30 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-1705-2016, 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 Strawberry Protein Plus: 30 g Protein Per Bottle + 21 Vitamins & Minerals recall?

Wm Bolthouse Farms INC recalled Bolthouse Farms Strawberry Protein Plus: 30 g Protein Per Bottle + 21 Vitamins & Minerals in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1705-2016. 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-1705-2016. 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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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.