Nutrition Resource Services, Inc.

Recall #F-0029-2016 · Initiated 2015-07-30

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What happened

JBN Chocolate Mocha Confidence protein powder was recalled because it contains whey protein but the label doesn't clearly state that it contains milk. Whey is a milk product, so people with milk allergies could be at serious risk.

Who is at risk

Anyone with a milk allergy or severe dairy sensitivity should be concerned, as this product contains whey protein despite unclear labeling.

What to do

If you have a milk allergy and own this product (UPC 655455018294 or 655455018195), stop using it immediately. Check the product label and contact the manufacturer at Nutrition Resource Services, Inc. if you have questions or have already consumed the product and experienced a reaction.

Product

JBN (Just Be Natural) Chocolate Mocha Confidence Nutritional Support for Bariatric Surgery 25G 100% WHEY ISOLATE NET WT. 43.9 oz. (2.7 lb) 1,230g and NET WT. 17.4 oz. (1.1 lb) 492g packaged in plastic bottles- DIETARY SUPPLEMENT; UPC Codes: 655455018294, 655455018195; MANUFACTURED BY NRS -Nutrition Resource Services, Inc.; DISTRIBUTED BY JBN -Just Be Natural; INGREDIENTS: Whey Protein Isolate, Soluable Corn Fiber, Coffee, Maltodextrin, Cocoa Powder, Carrageenan, Salt, Cocoa (alkali), Natural and Artificial Flavor, Sucralose. ALLERGEN STATEMENT: This product could have been transported, manufactured, or processed in a facility that contains milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts and soybeans.

Reason for recall

Protein powders and nutritional supplement products made of whey concentrate, whey isolate, casein, and colostrum are not labeled as containing milk

Quantity affected

N/A

Distribution

Nationwide

Lot / code info

Batch Numbers: 2593, 2712, 2340, 2399, 2478, 2626, 2658, 2734

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release