July 7, 2009 – Trans-Packers Services Corp. of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling approximately 6,300 packets (net wt. 100 g) of Dairy Shake blends because such blends contain instant non-fat dry milk manufactured by the Plainview Milk Products Cooperative.  Plainview has recently commenced a voluntary recall of instant non-fat dry milk and other ingredients that have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.  Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.  In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

Trans-Packers has not received any reports of illness related to the Dairy Shake blend.  The product affected by this recall includes single-serve packets of Dairy Shake blend packaged in a preformed barrier pouch, which were distributed through Emergency Essentials, Inc. and Saratoga Trading Company located in Orem, Bluffdale and Saratoga Springs, Utah. 

The particular blends and affected lot numbers are:

* 6,000 packets of Strawberry/Banana Flavor Dairy Shake lot # 8324,
* 200 packets of Vanilla Flavor Dairy Shake lot # 9132 and
* 100 packets of Strawberry Dairy Shake lot # 7225.

Consumers who have any of the Dairy Shake blends from the affected lot numbers should not consume the product; and are urged to destroy such product. 

Consumers with questions may contact Trans-Packers at 1-718-963-0900 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. 

July8, 2009 – Lewis Laboratories International, Ltd. is voluntarily recalling Weigh Down Chocolate Flavor Nutrition Drink Mix as a precautionary measure, Lot Numbers: 170C110 Best By Date 12/16/2011, 170C111 Best By Date 03/12/2012, 170C112 Best By Date 4/28/2012 and 170C113 Best By Date 6/5/2012 – Net Wt. 16 oz. (454 grams) >because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.The product was distributed to one distributor in NY and sold mail order through the Internet. 

The product should not be used or consumed. Consumers who have any of the product are urged to destroy it. Lewis Laboratories has not received any notification of consumer illness associated with the consumption of its product.

The recall was initiated when Lewis Laboratories was notified by its supplier, that the product contained an ingredient supplied by Plainview Milk Products Cooperative, which has issued a voluntary recall on the non-fat dried milk and whey protein because of the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. 

Lewis Laboratories International, Ltd., says it expects to resume sales shortly.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall should contact Lewis Laboratories 1-800-243-6020 between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm EST .

July 7, 2009 – Vital Pharmaceuticals Inc. of 15751 SW 41^st Street #300, Davie, Fl. 33331 is recalling 17 lots of the powdered dietary supplement, Stealth Chocolate and Stealth Vanilla, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstance, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

lot #	Product Name	Expiry Date	lot #	Product Name	Expiry Date
SP9118A2	Vanilla	04–11	SP9118B2	Chocolate	04–11
SP9119B2	Vanilla	04–11	SP9119A2	Chocolate	04–11
SP9120A2	Vanilla	04–11	SP9121C2	Chocolate	05–11
SP9120B2	Vanilla	04–11	SP9124A2	Chocolate	05–11
SP9121A2	Vanilla	05–11	SP9124B2	Chocolate	05–11
SP9121B2	Vanilla	05–11	SP127A2	Chocolate	05–11
SP9131A2	Vanilla	05–11	SP127B2	Chocolate	05–11
SP9140A2	Vanilla	05–11
SP9125A3	Vanilla – 75g	05–11	SP9126A3	Chocolate – 75g	05–11

Where the expiry dates represent the month and year. The UPC is 1076482486 for the Stealth Chocolate (5 lb), 1076482484 for the Vanilla Stealth (5 lb), 1076482498 for the Stealth Chocolate (75g) and 1076482496 for the Stealth Vanilla (75 g).

Stealth Vanilla and Stealth Chocolate was distributed Nationwide, including GNC Distribution Centers in Phoenix AZ; in Anderson, SC; and in Leetsdale, PA; and to VPX Sports Distribution Center in Weston, Fl; as well as Internationally.

The powdered product is packaged in 5lb blue, plastic jars with red band on around the top and bottom of the jar. The principal label bears the brand name of VPX and STEALTH, Muscle Amplification Lean Mass Gainer and the flavor in the lower 1/3; Vanilla Blast or Chocolate Rush. The production code and the expiration date are imprinted on the side panel above the Supplement Facts. The powdered product was also packaged in foil pouches as samples.

“No illnesses have been reported to date.”

We are taking this action because our product contains an ingredient Milk Protein Concentrate, recalled by one of our supplier, Plainview Milk Products Cooperative, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Consumers should return the product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Vital Pharmaceutical Inc. at 1-800-954-7904 or 954-641-0570 during the hours of 9 am – 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

Fort Mill, SC – July 2, 2009 – McClancy Seasoning Co. announced that it is recalling Alba Instant Non-Fat Dry Milk (25.6 oz), Alba Instant Non-Fat Dry Milk (9.6 oz), Alba Creamy Milk Chocolate Snack Shake Mix (6 oz), Alba Double Fudge Royale Snack Shake Mix (6 oz), Alba Smooth Vanilla Bean Snack Shake Mix (6 oz) and Alba Strawberry Banana Snack Shake Mix (6 oz). These products contain instant non-fat dry milk supplied by Plainview Milk Products Cooperative, which is voluntarily recalling this ingredient because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the products listed above.Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. For more information on Salmonella, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at http://www.cdc.gov.

The recalled products are distributed nationwide by the Alba Company to distributors and retailers. The affected products and lots are as follows:

 

Alba Instant Non-Fat Dry Milk (25.6 oz)	UPC# 13000-02801		Lots 21MAR09 thru 21NOV10
Alba Instant Non-Fat Dry Milk (9.6 oz)	UPC# 13000-02831		Lots 03APR09 thru 04DEC10
Alba Creamy Milk Chocolate Snack Shake Mix UPC# 13000-02837			Lots 19APR09 thru 24OCT10
Alba Double Fudge Royale Snack Shake Mix		UPC# 13000-02839	Lots 14MAR09 thru 23OCT10
Alba Smooth Vanilla Bean Snack Shake Mix		UPC# 13000-02841	Lots 06MAR09 thru 22OCT10
Alba Strawberry Banana Snack Shake Mix		UPC# 13000-02843	Lots 11MAR09 thru 06APR10

 

Consumers who have purchased any products covered by this recall are urged to return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions or concerns about the recall may call the consumer hotline at 1-800-434-4246, Monday-Friday, 9am-7pm Eastern Time. Consumers with questions or concerns about their health should contact their doctor.

Anaheim, CA – July 3, 2009 – Max Muscle Sports Nutrition has issued a voluntary recall for Max Muscle products containing whey protein concentrate due to potential Salmonella contamination. This is an extension of the voluntary recall being conducted by one of the company’s suppliers, Plainview Milk Products Cooperative.Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.  Max Muscle has not received any reports of illness related to the whey protein concentrate.

The products being recalled include 7 products and 101 lots. The products in question were manufactured in January and February of 2009, and distributed nationwide beginning in January of 2009. Only the products and lot numbers listed in the table below.

Max Muscle has provided information on the voluntary recall to its Chain of Franchises and retail customers nationwide who purchased the specific lots regarding this voluntary recall via fax, phone or mail. Max Muscle has notified the FDA of its actions and is fully cooperating with the Agency.

Customers are advised not to consume any of these products and should return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. Consumers with additional questions may call the Max Muscle Customer Service Department at 1-888-MAX-MUSCLE (1-888-629-6872), Extension 119, during normal business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time).

Max Gourmet	Lot #
Chocolate Banana Cream	194644004-00909-1
Chocolate Banana Cream	194644004-01209-2
Chocolate Banana Cream	000194004-02809-1
Chocolate Fudge Brownie	194674002-01009-1
Chocolate Fudge Brownie	194674002-01009-2
Chocolate Fudge Brownie	194674002-01209-3
Chocolate Fudge Brownie	194674002-01209-4
Chocolate Fudge Brownie	194674002-01209-5
Chocolate Fudge Brownie	000224002-02809-1
Peanut Butter	194664006-00909-1
Peanut Butter	194664006-01209-1
Peanut Butter	000214006-02909-1
Vanilla Caramel	000204006-02809-1
Strawberry	000234001-02809-1
Max Gourmet Gainer
Chocolate	00001402-02909-1
Chocolate	00001402-02909-2
Chocolate	00001402-03609-1
Chocolate	00001402-03609-2
Vanilla	000024000-03609-1
Vanilla	000024000-03509-1
Strawberry	000034001-02909-1
Strawberry	000034001-03609-1
Max Lean
Chocolate	194703002-01409-1
Chocolate	194703002-01409-2
Vanilla	194713000-01309-1
Strawberry	194723001-01309-1
High Five
Pineapple Banana	19461502-01409-1
Pineapple Banana	19461502-01409-2
Pineapple Banana	19461502-01409-3
Pineapple Banana	19461502-05409-1
Pineapple Banana	19461502-05409-2
Banana	19652501-05509-1
Chocolate	19459506-01509-1
Chocolate	19459506-01509-2
Chocolate	19459506-01509-3
Chocolate	19459506-01509-4
Chocolate	19459506-01609-5
Chocolate	19459506-01609-6
Chocolate	00015506-03309-1
Chocolate	00015506-03309-2
Chocolate	00015506-03309-3
Chocolate	00015506-03309-4
Cappuccino	19458505-01609-1
Orange	19358504-01409-1
Orange	19358504-01409-2
Strawberry	19456203-01509-1
Strawberry	19456203-01509-2
Strawberry	19456203-01509-3
Strawberry	19456203-01509-4
Strawberry	1965750305509-1
Strawberry	1965750305609-2
Strawberry	1965750305609-3
Vanilla	19658500-05409-1
Vanilla	19463500-01209-2
Vanilla	19463500-01309-3
Vanilla	19463500-01309-4
Vanilla	19463500-01309-5
Vanilla	19658500-05409-2
Vanilla	19658500-05509-3
Vanilla	19658500-05509-4
Vanilla	19658500-05509-5
Vanilla	19658500-05409-1
Big Max 50
Chocolate	19444009-01609-1
Chocolate	19444009-01609-2
Chocolate	19444009-01609-3
Chocolate	19444009-01609-4
Chocolate	19444009-01609-5
Chocolate	19444009-01609-6
Chocolate	19444009-01609-7
Chocolate	19444009-01609-1
Chocolate	19444009-01609-2
Chocolate	19444009-01609-3
Vanilla	19446008-01309-1
Vanilla	19446008-01309-2
Vanilla	19446008-01309-3
Vanilla	19446008-01309-4
Vanilla	19446008-01309-5
Strawberry	19449010-01509-1
Strawberry	19449010-01509-2
Strawberry	19449010-01509-3
Strawberry	19449010-01509-4
Triple Whey
Chocolate	194875001-02009-1
Chocolate	194875001-02009-1
Chocolate Cream	000335001-03009-1
Chocolate Cream	194875001-02109-3
Chocolate Cream	194875001-02109-4
Chocolate Cream	194875001-02109-4
Strawberry Cream	000345000-03009-1
Vanilla Cream	000335002-03009-1
Max Pro
Natural Vanilla	00028611-03509-1
Natural Vanilla	00028611-03509-2
Vanilla,	00027606-03509-1
Vanilla	00027606-03509-2
Vanilla	00027606-03509-3
Vanilla	00027606-03509-4
Vanilla	00027606-03509-5
Vanilla	00027606-03509-6
Banana	00024609-03509-1
Banana	00024609-03509-2
Strawberry	0002603-04109-1
Orange Blast	00029608-03509-1