CLASS I Food recall · Reported 13 Mar 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Herbalife Formula 1 Instant Healthy Meal recalled
Herbalife International Of America is recalling Herbalife Formula 1 Instant Healthy Meal, Nutritional Shake Mix ( Vanilla Dream) Packets. The recall was initiated on 20 Feb 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-1059-2013
- FDA event ID
- 64419
- Recalling firm
- Herbalife International Of America, Torrance, CA
- Brand
- Herbalife
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 20 Feb 2013
- FDA classified
- 5 Mar 2013
- Reported
- 13 Mar 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Milk
- Product category
- Herbal Supplements
Timeline
| 20 Feb 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 5 Mar 2013 | Classified by FDA | +13 days |
| 13 Mar 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Herbalife of America Inc is initiating this recall due to trace amounts of an undeclared milk protein allergen.
Product as listed by the FDA
HERBALIFE Formula 1 Instant Healthy Meal, Nutritional Shake Mix ( Vanilla Dream) Packets; net WT 1.83 oz/52 g; packaged as 12 packets in a cardboard carton; just add water; single serve powder in a packet;
Where it was distributed
Worldwide distribution.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Herbalife of America Inc is initiating this recall due to trace amounts of an undeclared milk protein allergen.
Which lots are affected?
Lot #'s updated 03/22/13. 1. Lot # 133405G10 2. Lot # 133408G10 3. Lot # 133409G10
Where was it sold?
Worldwide distribution.
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 I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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.
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