ProBalance Protein To Go(TM), Caffeinated French Vanilla Latte, Dietary Supplement, Net Wt 2.5 fl oz (Responsible firm on labeling: Pro Balance LLC, 4070 Tampa Road, Oldsmar, FL 34677)

Protica, INC recalled ProBalance Protein To Go(TM), Caffeinated French Vanilla Latte, Dietary Supplement, Net Wt 2.5 fl oz in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Aug 17, 2012.

The recall cites a botulism or toxin risk: "Product not sufficiently acidified (equilibrium pH higher than 4.6), therefore it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum" This is among the most serious food-safety hazards because the toxin can be life-threatening even in small amounts.

Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "Nationwide distribution - product was distributed to direct accounts in AL, AZ, FL, IL, IN, KY, MN, MO, MS, NY OH, OK, RI, SC, TX and VA," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Whitehall, PA. The recall covers 230,000 bottles of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Sep 26, 2012), 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.