Abbott brands, Organic Valley among drinks added to recall for possible contamination
Last month’s recall of protein drinks and other nutritional supplement drinks on microbial contamination concerns now includes 10 other brands of protein drinks, milks and smoothies, some of which are designed for children.
Also, more products or lot numbers and expiration dates have been added to some of the brands in the original recall, such as Premier Protein, MRE and Oatly.
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Two of the brands in the expansion (Ensure Harvest, PediaSure Harvest) and one brand in the original recall (Glucerna Original) come from Abbott Nutrition, the same Abbott Nutrition of the national baby formula formula crisis after an infant and tested positive for Cronobacter sakazakii.
Although cronobacter fears were the reason for the original recall in this case, Lyons Magnus is the manufacturer making the products for its own Lyons brands, the three Abbott brands and all the other brands now included in this recall.
And, in addition to Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria, the recall notice by Lyons brought up the deadly bacteria Clostridium botulinum that causes botulism.
“Although Clostridium botulinum has not been found in products, consumers are warned not to consume any of the recalled products even if they do not look or smell spoiled,” the Lyons-written, FDA-posted recall expansion notice said. “While infection related to Cronobacter sakazakii is rare, the common symptoms of illness could include fever, vomiting and urinary tract infection. However, vulnerable and immunocompromised populations may be more susceptible to infection.”
As for what happened, Lyons said, “Root cause analysis indicates that the products did not meet commercial sterility specifications.”
The recall notice includes the full list of the lot numbers and expiration dates involved in this recall. Here are the brands with products added to the recall and the brands with products previously recalled, but have products or lot numbers added.
▪ Aloha was in the original recall. Lot numbers were added to the products already recalled.
▪ Cafe Grumpy is part of the expanded recall.
▪ Ensure Harvest is part of the expanded recall.
▪ Glucerna Original, 24-count cases, sold only at Costco, BJ’s Wholesale Club and Sam’s Club. Lot numbers added to what was already recalled.
▪ Imperial was in the original recall and lot numbers were added to its seven products.
▪ Kate Farms was in the original recall. Eight products were added to the recall as well as lot numbers to what was already recalled.
▪ Lyons Barista Style was in the original recall. One product was added to the recall as well as lot numbers to what was already recalled.
▪ Lyons Ready Care was in the original recall. Lot numbers were added to what was already recalled.
▪ MRE was in the original recall. More lot numbers were added to the four protein shakes recalled.
▪ Oatly was in the original recall. Three products were added to the recall as well as lot numbers to the oat milk already recalled.
▪ Optimum Nutrition is part of the expanded recall.
▪ Organic Valley milks are part of the expanded recall.
▪ PediaSure Harvest is part of the expanded recall.
▪ Pirq was in the original recall and added lot numbers to most of its plant-based protein drinks recalled.
▪ Premier Protein was in the original recall. One flavor was added as well as lot numbers to the flavors already recalled.
▪ Rejuvenate is part of the expanded recall.
▪ Sated is part of the expanded recall.
▪ Stumptown was in the original recall. Lot numbers were added to the five coffees recalled.
▪ Sweetie Pie Organics is part of the expanded recall.
▪ Tone It Up is part of the expanded recall.
▪ Uproot is part of the expanded recall.
If you have any of the recalled drinks, toss them out or return them to the store for a full refund. If you have questions about the recall, call Lyons Recall Support Center at 800-627-0557.
