Bolthouse Farms Voluntarily Recalls Protein Beverages Due to Possible Spoilage
Bolthouse Farms is voluntarily recalling a selection of protein drinks due to possible spoilage that may cause the beverages to appear lumpy, taste unpleasant and have an off odor.
These products should not be consumed. The issue was identified after the company received consumer complaints, including reports of illness. The cause of this issue is currently under investigation.
The recall includes Protein PLUS shakes with ‘best by’ dates between 6/20/16 to 9/18/16:
| PRODUCT DESCRIPTION | UPC CODE |
|---|---|
| Protein PLUS Chocolate 325ml/11 oz | 0-71464-01868-9 |
| Protein PLUS Chocolate 450ml/15.2 oz | 0-71464-30650-2 |
| Protein PLUS Chocolate 946ml/32oz | 0-71464-30651-9 |
| Protein PLUS Vanilla Bean 325ml / 11 oz | 0-71464-01867-2 |
| Protein PLUS Vanilla Bean 15.2 oz | 0-71464-01639-5 |
| Protein PLUS Vanilla Bean 32 oz | 0-71464-01640-1 |
| Protein PLUS Coffee 325ml / 11 oz | 0-71464-01869-6 |
| Protein PLUS Coffee 450ml/15.2 oz | 0-71464-01627-2 |
| Protein PLUS Coffee 946ml/32oz | 0-71464-01628-9 |
| Protein PLUS Coconut 450ml/15.2 oz | 0-71464-01892-4 |
| Protein PLUS Strawberry 450ml/15.2 oz | 0-71464-01890-0 |
| Protein PLUS Strawberry 946ml/32oz | 0-71464-01891-7 |
| Protein PLUS Banana Honey Almond Butter 325ml/11 oz | 0-71464-01918-1 |
| Protein PLUS Banana Honey Almond Butter 450ml/15.2 oz | 0-71464-01893-1 |
The recall also affects the following Mocha Cappuccino products.
| PRODUCT DESCRIPTION | DATE CODE | UPC CODE |
|---|---|---|
| Mocha Cappuccino Perfectly Protein 450ml/15.2oz | Best by: 9/2/16 | 0-71464-30051-7 |
| Mocha Cappuccino Perfectly Protein 946ml/32oz | Best by: 8/2/16 and 8/3/16 | 0-71464-30050-0 |
The best by dates are printed on the cap and label at the neck of the bottle and the UPC appears on the bar code.
The recall affects 3.8 million bottles that have been distributed nationally in the United States.
Bolthouse Farms is advising people not to drink these beverages and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information call 1-866-535-3774 between 6:00am to 7:00pm PST, Monday to Friday or visit Facebook/BolthouseFarms.
Bolthouse Farms apologizes for the inconvenience.
