CLASS II Food recall · Reported 8 Feb 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Nepro Vanilla metal recalled by Abbott Nutrition
Abbott Nutrition is recalling Nepro Vanilla metal, distributed in Puerto Rico. The recall was initiated on 9 May 2016 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-1422-2017
- 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
- Other
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 Vanilla , 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
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 57648RA11 Expiration Date 1Jan 2017
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| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Oxepa metal recalled by Abbott NutritionOxepa | Abbott Nutrition | Sterility | PR | |
| CLASS II | Vital High Protein metal recalled by Abbott NutritionVital High | Abbott Nutrition | Sterility | PR | |
| CLASS II | Nepro Vanilla High Protein metal recalled by Abbott NutritionNepro | Abbott Nutrition | Sterility | PR | |
| CLASS II | Nepro Mixed Berry metal recalled by Abbott NutritionNepro | Abbott Nutrition | Sterility | PR | |
| CLASS II | Promote with Fiber Vanilla metal recalled by Abbott NutritionPromote | Abbott Nutrition | Sterility | PR |
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