CLASS II Food recall · Reported 15 Aug 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Designer Whey Strawberry recalled by Designer Protein
Designer Protein is recalling Designer Whey Strawberry, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 29 Jun 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1928-2012
- FDA event ID
- 51820
- Recalling firm
- Designer Protein, Carlsbad, CA
- Brand
- Designer Whey
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 29 Jun 2012
- FDA classified
- 9 Aug 2012
- Reported
- 15 Aug 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Processing Deviation
- Product category
- Protein Powder
Timeline
| 29 Jun 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 9 Aug 2012 | Classified by FDA | +41 days |
| 15 Aug 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The recall was initiated because Designer Protein has confirmed that Designer Whey 2lb Protein Powder products claim gluten free, and lab results from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) found the products to contain gluten.
The USDA issues these when meat or poultry was produced without proper inspection, or when a step such as cooking or pasteurisation did not meet requirements.
Product as listed by the FDA
Designer Whey Strawberry, 2lbs, Item#10200137, 4 units/case. UPC 8-44334-00137-7.
Where it was distributed
nationwide in the US and worldwide to Philippines and Brazil.
Questions about this recall
Is Designer Whey Strawberry recalled?
Yes. Designer Protein recalled Designer Whey Strawberry on 29 Jun 2012. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1928-2012.
Why was it recalled?
The recall was initiated because Designer Protein has confirmed that Designer Whey 2lb Protein Powder products claim gluten free, and lab results from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) found the products to contain gluten.
Which lots are affected?
Lot code: 201305
Where was it sold?
nationwide in the US and worldwide to Philippines and Brazil.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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