The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1668-2022·Announced 2022-09-07

Kate Farms Nutrition Shake recalled for bacterial contamination nationwide

Lyons Magnus is recalling Kate Farms Nutrition Shake, Chocolate nationwide due to findings and potential for Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum contamination.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This recall was issued as FDA Class I, which is listed in the rubric as a criterion for Critical severity. The contamination involves Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum, both serious foodborne pathogens.

Plain-English summary

Lyons Magnus, Inc. is recalling Kate Farms Nutrition Shake, Chocolate in nationwide distribution. The recall affects all units produced under lot codes 0602, 1602, 2621, 2821, 1821, 6102, 7031, and 7102, with best-by dates ranging from September 2022 to January 2023. Approximately 53.8 million units are affected.

The FDA classified this as a Class I recall due to findings and potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. These are serious foodborne pathogens that can cause severe illness.

The product has been distributed nationwide. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and discard it or return it to the retailer.

The recalled product

Product
kate farms Nutrition Shake, Chocolate. 11 fl oz (325 mL) UPC 8 11112-03060 7. 12 count case UPC 00811112030614. Shake Well. After opening, refrigerate and use within 4 days. Made for Kate Farms, Inc., 101 Innovation Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93708
Manufacturer
Lyons Magnus, Inc
Category
Food — Beverages
Hazard
  • cronobacter
  • clostridium-botulinum

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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