CLASS II Food recall · Reported 8 Feb 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Nepro Mixed Berry metal recalled by Abbott Nutrition

Abbott Nutrition is recalling Nepro Mixed Berry metal, distributed in Puerto Rico. The recall was initiated on 9 May 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesLot Number 59879RA00 Expiration Date 1Dec2016

Quantity recalled362,400 units

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-1424-2017
FDA event ID: 76167
Recalling firm: Abbott Nutrition, Altavista, VA
Brand: Nepro
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 9 May 2016
FDA classified: 31 Jan 2017
Reported: 8 Feb 2017
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Sterility
Product category: Mixed Berries

Timeline

9 May 2016	Recall initiated by company
31 Jan 2017	Classified by FDA	+267 days
8 Feb 2017	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

The firm expanded recall to include additional batches. Product recalled because of off odor and taste due to microbial contamination.

A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.

Product as listed by the FDA

Nepro Mixed Berry, 8oz metal can

Where it was distributed

The product was distributed in the US as well as the following foreign countries: Guam and Puerto Rico, Israel, Kuwait, Trinidad and Tobago

Puerto Rico

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The firm expanded recall to include additional batches. Product recalled because of off odor and taste due to microbial contamination.

Which lots are affected?

Lot Number 59879RA00 Expiration Date 1Dec2016

Where was it sold?

The product was distributed in the US as well as the following foreign countries: Guam and Puerto Rico, Israel, Kuwait, Trinidad and Tobago

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 76167

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Nepro Vanilla metal recalled by Abbott Nutrition.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
8 Feb 2017	CLASS II	Nepro Vanilla metal recalled by Abbott NutritionNepro	Abbott Nutrition	Sterility	PR
8 Feb 2017	CLASS II	Oxepa metal recalled by Abbott NutritionOxepa	Abbott Nutrition	Sterility	PR
8 Feb 2017	CLASS II	Vital High Protein metal recalled by Abbott NutritionVital High	Abbott Nutrition	Sterility	PR
8 Feb 2017	CLASS II	Nepro Vanilla High Protein metal recalled by Abbott NutritionNepro	Abbott Nutrition	Sterility	PR
8 Feb 2017	CLASS II	Promote with Fiber Vanilla metal recalled by Abbott NutritionPromote	Abbott Nutrition	Sterility	PR

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