Protica Inc. Recalls Product Because Of Possible Health Risk

Date of Recall
2012-08-24

Recall Details
- August 23, 2012 - On August 17, 2012, Protica Inc. of Whitehall, PA had undertaken a voluntary product withdrawal of four products including Body Choice "Protein Shots", Nutritional Resources "Protein Wave", ProBalance "Protein to Go French Vanilla Latte" and "Protein to Go Milk Chocolate Shake" because they have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled. Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention. No illnesses have been confirmed to date.

The problem with the lots below were discovered when investigating the processing parameters for all manufactured products. The products withdrawn were distributed nationally through retail and direct mail and are limited to specific lots of the branded products. The affected lots follow.

Protein to Go Milk Chocolate Shake (2.5oz bottle)

Manufacture Date Lot Number
2/9/12 PP0402 4109 A
2/9/12 PP0402 4109 B
2/9/12 PP0402 4109 C
2/9/12 PP0402 4109 D
2/9/12 PP0402 4109 E
2/9/12 PP0402 4109 F
2/9/12 PP0402 4109 G
2/13/12 PP0442 4113
2/16/12 PP0442 4115
3/29/12 PP0892 4121
4/12/12 PP1032 4131 A
4/12/12 PP1032 4131 B
4/25/12 PP1162 4134 B
4/25/12 PP1162 4134 C
4/25/12 PP1162 4134 A
5/3/12 PP1242 4139
5/8/12 PP1242 4140
6/7/12 PP1592 4145 B
6/7/12

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