The product is labeled as follows: PediaSure Grow & Gain Vanilla, Unit size : 8 oz. , Container description : Metal Can, Total package size : 24 cans per case .
Recalled by Abbott Nutrition on Mar 10, 2016
Recall Summary
Abbott Nutrition recalled The product is labeled as follows: PediaSure Grow & Gain Vanilla, Unit size : 8 oz. , Container description : Metal Can, Total package size in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Mar 10, 2016.
The FDA-published reason for this recall is: "Abbott Nutrition is recalling PediaSure Grow & Gain Vanilla is product because the product may have a different color, smell, taste or texture inconsistent with other lots of PediaSure Grow & Gain Vanilla. Abbott Nutrition also recognized a complaint trend for physical stability and sensory on this batch on 1/25/16 and an investigation revealed a possibility that a small portion of cans may"
Distribution was limited; the FDA record lists "Lot 57642RA00, Beginning Date of distribution in US 10/12/15 End Date of distribution in US- 12/4/15 . AN distributed this lot to151 Distributors, 32 Medical Facilities and 25 Other types of consignees (2 of these were internal sales reps). No foreign accounts. There are 12 US government consignees." Single-area recalls still warrant a kitchen check for anyone who shops within that footprint. The recalling firm is based in Altavista, VA. The recall covers 15,609 cases (374,616 units) of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Apr 13, 2016), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.
Reason for Recall
Abbott Nutrition is recalling PediaSure Grow & Gain Vanilla is product because the product may have a different color, smell, taste or texture inconsistent with other lots of PediaSure Grow & Gain Vanilla. Abbott Nutrition also recognized a complaint trend for physical stability and sensory on this batch on 1/25/16 and an investigation revealed a possibility that a small portion of cans may
Product Description
The product is labeled as follows: PediaSure Grow & Gain Vanilla, Unit size : 8 oz. , Container description : Metal Can, Total package size : 24 cans per case .
Distribution
Lot 57642RA00, Beginning Date of distribution in US 10/12/15 End Date of distribution in US- 12/4/15 . AN distributed this lot to151 Distributors, 32 Medical Facilities and 25 Other types of consignees (2 of these were internal sales reps). No foreign accounts. There are 12 US government consignees.
What Should You Do?
- 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
- 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
- 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
- 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.
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