Nutrition Resource Services, Inc.

Recall #F-0054-2016 · Initiated 2015-07-30

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What happened

JBN Oatmeal Cookie Whey protein powder is being recalled because it contains milk but doesn't clearly state "milk" as an allergen on the label, even though the product is made from whey (a milk product). The recall affects 3,434 bottles sold nationwide.

Who is at risk

People with milk allergies or those avoiding milk for any reason are at risk, since the label doesn't make the milk content obvious.

What to do

If you have a milk allergy and purchased this product (UPC 655455001821), stop using it and either discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. Check your pantry and any supplements you've purchased to see if you have this specific product.

Product

JBN (Just Be Natural) Oatmeal Cookie Whey Superior NET WT. 30.7 oz. (1.92 lb) 870g - DIETARY SUPPLEMENT; packaged in plastic bottles, UPC code: 655455001821, MANUFACTURED BY NRS -Nutrition Resource Services, Inc. DISTRIBUTED BY JBN -Just Be Natural INGREDIENTS: Whey protein concentrate, Whey protein isolate, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Maltodextrin, Cellulose, Xanthan and Carrageenan Gums, Soluable Corn Fiber, Salt, 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: 2349, 2512, 2521, 2589, 2646

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release