Nutrition Resource Services, Inc.

Recall #F-0037-2016 · Initiated 2015-07-30

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What happened

JBN Growtein Growth Protein Chocolate powder is being recalled because the label doesn't clearly state that it contains milk, even though milk is a main ingredient in the whey protein. This is a Class II recall, meaning there's a potential health risk but the product is unlikely to cause serious harm.

Who is at risk

People with milk allergies or those who avoid milk for dietary reasons are at risk, since the unlabeled milk content could trigger allergic reactions.

What to do

If you have a milk allergy and purchased this product (UPC 655455001678), stop using it immediately. Check your home for this specific chocolate protein powder and contact the manufacturer or your retailer for a refund. If you consumed this product and experience allergic symptoms, contact your doctor or poison control.

Product

JBN (Just Be Natural) Growtein Growth Protein Chocolate NET WT. 97 oz. (6 lb) 2750g packaged in plastic bottles - DIETARY SUPPLEMENT; UPC Code: 655455001678, MANUFACTURED BY NRS -Nutrition Resource Services, Inc. DISTRIBUTED BY JBN - Just Be Natural; INGREDIENTS: Whey protein concentrate, Whey protein isolate, Cocoa (alkali), Creatine Monohydrate, L-Glutamine, Maltodextrin, Cellulose, Xanthan and Carrageenan Gums, L-Valine, L-Isoleucine, L-Leucine, Natural Flavor with other Natural Flavors, 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

3434 units Total

Distribution

Nationwide

Lot / code info

Batch Numbers: 2358, 2352, 2398, 2490, 2518, 2580, 2690

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release