The product is labeled as follows: PediaSure Grow & Gain Vanilla, Unit size : 8 oz. , Container description : Metal Can, Total package size : 24 cans per case .

Abbott Nutrition is recalling PediaSure Grow & Gain Vanilla is product because the product may have a different color, smell, taste or texture inconsistent with other lots of Pe…

Recall #: F-1041-2016
Affected scope: 15,609 cases (374,616 units)
Initiated: March 10, 2016

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Abbott Nutrition recalled The product is labeled as follows: PediaSure Grow & Gain Vanilla, Unit size : 8 oz. , Con… - a moderate-severity action.

The product is labeled as follows: PediaSure Grow & Gain Vanilla, Unit size : 8 oz. , Con… was recalled by Abbott Nutrition in April 13, 2016. Reason: Abbott Nutrition is recalling PediaSure Grow & Gain Vanilla is product because the product may have a differe…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1041-2016 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Abbott Nutrition issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Abbott Nutrition is recalling PediaSure Grow & Gain Vanilla is product because the product may have a differe….

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: April 13, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1041-2016 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, 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 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 moderate severity.

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Product description

The product is labeled as follows: PediaSure Grow & Gain Vanilla, Unit size : 8 oz. , Container description : Metal Can, Total package size : 24 cans per case .

Reason for recall

Abbott Nutrition is recalling PediaSure Grow & Gain Vanilla is product because the product may have a different color, smell, taste or texture inconsistent with other lots of PediaSure Grow & Gain Vanilla. Abbott Nutrition also recognized a complaint trend for physical stability and sensory on this batch on 1/25/16 and an investigation revealed a possibility that a small portion of cans may

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-1041-2016
Date reported	April 13, 2016
Date initiated	March 10, 2016
Recalling firm	Abbott Nutrition
Firm location	Altavista, VA
Affected scope	15,609 cases (374,616 units)
Distribution	Lot 57642RA00, Beginning Date of distribution in US 10/12/15 End Date of distribution in US- 12/4/15 . AN distributed this lot to151 Distributors, 32 Medical Facilities and 25 Other types of consignees (2 of these were internal sa…

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

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What product was recalled? ▼

The product is labeled as follows: PediaSure Grow & Gain Vanilla, Unit size : 8 oz. , Container description : Metal Can, Total package size : 24 cans per case .. Recalled by Abbott Nutrition. Units affected: 15,609 cases (374,616 units).

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Food on April 13, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1041-2016.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Lot 57642RA00, Beginning Date of distribution in US 10/12/15 End Date of distribution in US- 12/4/15 . AN distributed this lot to151 Distributors, 32 Medical Facilities and 25 Other types of consignees (2 of these were internal sales reps). No foreign accounts. There are 12 US government consignees..

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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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