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FDA Food recall · Reported November 19, 2014

Vanilla Pro-Med. 100, Vanilla Pro, High Protein Instant Shake, Net Weight .0935 oz, Distributed by Our Life Health, Savannah, GA

Foreign matter found in product; steel wool.

Recall #
F-0497-2015
Affected scope
12,196 containers
Initiated
October 21, 2014
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Health Wise recalled Vanilla Pro-Med. 100, Vanilla Pro, High Protein Instant Shake, Net Weight .0935 oz, Distr… - a moderate-severity action.

Vanilla Pro-Med. 100, Vanilla Pro, High Protein Instant Shake, Net Weight .0935 oz, Distr… was recalled by Health Wise in November 19, 2014. Reason: Foreign matter found in product; steel wool.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0497-2015 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Health Wise issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Foreign matter found in product; steel wool..

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
November 19, 2014
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0497-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-0497-2015) was formally reported on November 19, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 21, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Health Wise is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Grovetown, GA. Federal records list the affected scope as 12,196 containers.

The documented reason for this recall is: Foreign matter found in product; steel wool. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: DE, FL, GA, SC, TX and UT.. Distribution scope 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, 6 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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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

12,196 containers

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

Vanilla Pro-Med. 100, Vanilla Pro, High Protein Instant Shake, Net Weight .0935 oz, Distributed by Our Life Health, Savannah, GA

Reason for recall

Foreign matter found in product; steel wool.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0497-2015
Date reported November 19, 2014
Date initiated October 21, 2014
Recalling firm Health Wise
Firm location Grovetown, GA
Affected scope 12,196 containers
Distribution DE, FL, GA, SC, TX and UT.

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

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. 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?
Vanilla Pro-Med. 100, Vanilla Pro, High Protein Instant Shake, Net Weight .0935 oz, Distributed by Our Life Health, Savannah, GA. Recalled by Health Wise. Units affected: 12,196 containers.
Why was this product recalled?
Foreign matter found in product; steel wool.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on November 19, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0497-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: DE, FL, GA, SC, TX and UT..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-0497-2015) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Food, reported November 19, 2014. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.