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FDA Food recall · Reported November 4, 2015

American Pure Whey, Whey Protein Matrix Chocolate flavor, 2 lb. and 5 lb. containers, Manufactured by American Pure Whey, Vanceboro, NC.

Undeclared Allergens; Soy and Milk.

Recall #
F-0117-2016
Affected scope
350 units total
Initiated
October 6, 2015
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American Pure Whey recalled American Pure Whey, Whey Protein Matrix Chocolate flavor, 2 lb. and 5 lb. containers, Man… - a critical-severity action.

American Pure Whey, Whey Protein Matrix Chocolate flavor, 2 lb. and 5 lb. containers, Man… was recalled by American Pure Whey in November 4, 2015. Reason: Undeclared Allergens; Soy and Milk.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0117-2016 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

American Pure Whey issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-Undeclared Allergens; Soy and Milk..

Critical
severity level
350 units
affected scope
Class I
classification
November 4, 2015
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0117-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.

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Product description

American Pure Whey, Whey Protein Matrix Chocolate flavor, 2 lb. and 5 lb. containers, Manufactured by American Pure Whey, Vanceboro, NC.

Reason for recall

Undeclared Allergens; Soy and Milk.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0117-2016
Date reported November 4, 2015
Date initiated October 6, 2015
Recalling firm American Pure Whey
Firm location New Bern, NC
Affected scope 350 units total
Distribution AE, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, IL, IN, KY, KS, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, UT, VT, WA, WI and WY.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

350 units total units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (F-0117-2016) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
American Pure Whey, Whey Protein Matrix Chocolate flavor, 2 lb. and 5 lb. containers, Manufactured by American Pure Whey, Vanceboro, NC.. Recalled by American Pure Whey. Units affected: 350 units total.
Why was this product recalled?
Undeclared Allergens; Soy and Milk.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on November 4, 2015. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-0117-2016.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: AE, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, IL, IN, KY, KS, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, UT, VT, WA, WI and WY..
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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