CLASS II Food recall · Reported 4 Jan 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Upgrade Bio WS recalled by Kerry
Kerry is recalling Upgrade Bio WS, distributed in Connecticut, Florida, Minnesota, New York. The recall was initiated on 1 Dec 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-0946-2017
- FDA event ID
- 75945
- Recalling firm
- Kerry, Beloit, WI
- Brand
- Upgrade Bio
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 1 Dec 2016
- FDA classified
- 28 Dec 2016
- Reported
- 4 Jan 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Other Bacterial Contamination
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 1 Dec 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Dec 2016 | Classified by FDA | +27 days |
| 4 Jan 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
Upgrade Bio WS has been identified as being adulterated with Bacillus cereus.
Product as listed by the FDA
Kerry Upgrade Bio WS, Net Wt. 50 lb (22068 kg), Item 5R01451.
Where it was distributed
CT, FL, NY, and MN
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Upgrade Bio WS has been identified as being adulterated with Bacillus cereus.
Which lots are affected?
Lot: 1117671101
Where was it sold?
CT, FL, NY, and MN
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.
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