In addition to recalling 3.8 million bottles of protein drinks in the U.S. because of consumer complaints of spoilage and illnesses, Bolthouse Farms Inc. is recalling an undisclosed number of three flavors of the drinks from retailers across Canada.
- Chocolate Protein Plus Protein Shake, 450 ml, Best Before dates from 2016/JL/10 to 2016/OC/12 and UPC number 0 71464 30650 2;
- Chocolate Protein Plus Protein Shake, 946 ml, Best Before dates from 2016/JL/10 to 2016/OC/12 and UPC number 0 71464 30651 9;
- Vanilla Bean Protein Plus Protein Shake, 946 ml, Best Before dates from 2016/JL/10 to 2016/OC/12 and UPC number 0 71464 01640 1;
- Mocha Cappuccino Perfectly Protein Coffee Beverage, 450 ml, Best Before 2016/AU/02 and UPC number 0 71464 30050 0; and
- Mocha Cappuccino Perfectly Protein Coffee Beverage, 946 ml, Best Before 2016/SE/02 and UPC number 0 71464 30051 7.
Canadian officials are conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products, according to the recall notice. The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace. The U.S. recall details Based in Bakersfield, CA, Bolthouse Farms — widely known for its “Baby Carrots” — posted a recall alert Wednesday on its company website and with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warning consumers to not drink five flavors of “Protein PLUS” shakes as well as “Mocha Cappuccino Perfectly Protein” beverages distributed in the U.S.