Severity
Low
FDA Food recall · Reported February 13, 2013
Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus brevis were detected in a sample of the product tested by a private laboratory. This is an issue of commercial spoilage.
Nbty Inc. recalled PURE PROTEIN PROTEIN SHOT 25g PROTEIN, GRAPE Flavor PROTEIN DRINK 2.9 fl. oz. (86 mL), Pr… - a low-severity action.
PURE PROTEIN PROTEIN SHOT 25g PROTEIN, GRAPE Flavor PROTEIN DRINK 2.9 fl. oz. (86 mL), Pr… was recalled by Nbty Inc. in February 13, 2013. Reason: Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus brevis were detected in a sample of the product tested by a private…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0981-2013 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Nbty Inc. issued this low-severity FDA Food recall-Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus brevis were detected in a sample of the product tested by a private….
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0981-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Food action (record #F-0981-2013) was formally reported on February 13, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 21, 2012. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Nbty Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Bohemia, NY. Federal records list the affected scope as 61,866 vials (sold in cartons of 6).
The documented reason for this recall is: Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus brevis were detected in a sample of the product tested by a private laboratory. This is an issue of commercial spoilage. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide and Puerto Rico. 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 2,002 dietary supplements recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified low severity.
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Severity
Low
Affected scope
61,866 vials (sold in cartons of 6)
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
PURE PROTEIN PROTEIN SHOT 25g PROTEIN, GRAPE Flavor PROTEIN DRINK 2.9 fl. oz. (86 mL), Product Number 50451, Bulk Number 36753 (Vial), UPC 7 49826 50451 3 (Vial), and Product Number 50452, Bulk Number 36753 (Carton of 6), UPC 7 49826 50452 0 (Carton). --- Carefully Manufactured by Worldwide Sport Nutritional Supplements, Inc. Bayport, NY 11705
Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus brevis were detected in a sample of the product tested by a private laboratory. This is an issue of commercial spoilage.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Low (Class III) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-0981-2013 |
| Date reported | February 13, 2013 |
| Date initiated | December 21, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Nbty Inc. |
| Firm location | Bohemia, NY |
| Affected scope | 61,866 vials (sold in cartons of 6) |
| Distribution | Nationwide and Puerto Rico |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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