Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-1059-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Herbalife International Of America Inc. |
| Report date | Mar 13, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Feb 20, 2013 |
| Quantity | 5,928 (2,732 cartons and3,196 IBP Kits) |
| Location | Torrance, CA, United States |
Official product description
HERBALIFE Formula 1 Instant Healthy Meal, Nutritional Shake Mix ( Vanilla Dream) Packets; net WT 1.83 oz/52 g; packaged as 12 packets in a cardboard carton; just add water; single serve powder in a packet;
Why the product was recalled
Herbalife of America Inc is initiating this recall due to trace amounts of an undeclared milk protein allergen.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.
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