HP Hood LLC Voluntarily Recalls Protein Drinks From Its Sacramento Facility Due To Premature Spoilage
Lynnfield, MA– Out of an abundance of caution and with an emphasis on its customers' wellness and safety, HP Hood LLC is voluntarily recalling certain code dates of protein drinks from its Sacramento, CA, facility, due to the potential for premature product spoilage.
HP Hood is voluntarily recalling specific products after identifying a possible packaging defect that may result in product spoilage during transport and handling. Consumers may notice that, in some cases, the packaging is bloated and product inside may have an off taste or odor. Consumers should not use the product, since it does not meet its high quality standards.
The recalled products are limited to plastic bottles of 14 oz. and 10 oz. MUSCLE MILK® Genuine, MUSCLE MILK® Pro Series, MUSCLE MILK® 100 Calorie, with Best By dates of November 21, 2016 through May 23, 2017, with an "HS" in the code date. This recall applies only to the products listed below. The Best By and code dates are printed on the top of the lid of single serve bottles.
No confirmed reports have been received of any consumer illness nor injuries to date.
If a consumer has any of the MUSCLE MILK® products listed, they should return it to the store where they were purchased for an exchange, or call Customer Relations at 1-877-446-7635 Monday – Thursday 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM CST or Friday 7:45 AM – 2:45 PM CST.
| PRODUCT | FLAVOR | UPC (case) | UPC (unit) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSCLE MILK Genuine | |||
| Muscle Milk 14oz | Banana | 8-76063-00223-3 | 8-76063-00203-5 |
| Muscle Milk 14oz | Chocolate | 8-76063-00221-9 | 8-76063-00201-1 |
| Muscle Milk 14oz | Cookies N Crème | 8-76063-00224-0 | 8-76063-00204-2 |
| Muscle Milk 14oz | Strawberry | 8-76063-00229-5 | 8-76063-00209-7 |
| Muscle Milk 14oz | Vanilla Crème | 8-76063-00222-6 | 8-76063-00202-8 |
| Muscle Milk 14oz | Caramel Kick | 8-76063-00214-1 | 8-76063-00219-6 |
| Muscle Milk 10oz | Chocolate | 8-76063-00271-4 | 8-76063-00261-5 |
| Muscle Milk 10oz | Vanilla Crème | 8-76063-00272-1 | 8-76063-00262-2 |
| Muscle Milk Pro Series 40 14 oz | Crushin' Cookies | 8-76063-00293-6 | 8-76063-00283-7 |
| Muscle Milk Pro Series 40 14 oz | Intense Vanilla | 8-76063-00291-2 | 8-76063-00281-3 |
| Muscle Milk Pro Series 40 14 oz | Knock Out Chocolate | 8-76063-00290-5 | 8-76063-00280-6 |
| Muscle Milk Pro Series 40 14 oz | Going Bananas | 8-76063-00294-3 | 8-76063-00284-4 |
| Muscle Milk 100 Calorie 14 oz | Chocolate | 8-76063-00575-3 | 8-76063-00565-4 |
This recall is being initiated out of an abundance of caution, with the knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration.
The products at issue can be identified by an "HS" designation in the lot code on the bottle cap.
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