CLASS II Food recall · Reported 15 Mar 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Great Shake Fortified Nutrition, Soy Formula recalled by Hormel Foods
Hormel Foods is recalling Great Shake Fortified Nutrition, Soy Formula, Vanilla Artificially Flavored, distributed in 35 states. The recall was initiated on 22 Feb 2017 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-1570-2017
- FDA event ID
- 76546
- Recalling firm
- Hormel Foods, Austin, MN
- Brand
- Great Shake
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 22 Feb 2017
- FDA classified
- 8 Mar 2017
- Reported
- 15 Mar 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Undeclared Milk
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 22 Feb 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 Mar 2017 | Classified by FDA | +14 days |
| 15 Mar 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Hormel Foods is recalling Great Shake and Great Shake Plus, fortified Nutrition drinks, due to presence of undeclared milk.
Product as listed by the FDA
Great Shake Fortified Nutrition, Soy Formula, Vanilla Artificially Flavored, Packaged in 4 fl oz. (118 mL), and 6 fl oz. (177 mL). Store Frozen.
Where it was distributed
US: AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WV, WY, WI. OUS: Canada
AlabamaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyMarylandMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMontanaNorth CarolinaNebraskaNew Hampshire
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Hormel Foods is recalling Great Shake and Great Shake Plus, fortified Nutrition drinks, due to presence of undeclared milk.
Which lots are affected?
USE BY dates are FEB 17 17 to MAY 16 18
Where was it sold?
US: AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WV, WY, WI. OUS: Canada
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 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
5 other products · FDA event 76546| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Great Shake Plus Fortified Nutrition, Soy Formula recalledGreat Shake | Hormel Foods | Undeclared Milk | 35 states | |
| CLASS II | Great Shake Fortified Nutrition, Soy Formula recalled by Hormel FoodsGreat Shake | Hormel Foods | Undeclared Milk | 35 states | |
| CLASS II | Great Shake Plus Fortified Nutrition, Soy Formula recalledGreat Shake | Hormel Foods | Undeclared Milk | 35 states | |
| CLASS II | Great Shake Fortified Nutrition, Soy Formula recalled by Hormel FoodsGreat Shake | Hormel Foods | Undeclared Milk | 35 states | |
| CLASS II | Great Shake Plus Fortified Nutrition, Soy Formula recalledGreat Shake | Hormel Foods | Undeclared Milk | 35 states |
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