CLASS II Food recall · Reported 20 Nov 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Vive Shake Up Your Health Chocolate recalled by Empirical Laboratories
Empirical Laboratories, Incorporated is recalling Vive Shake Up Your Health Chocolate, distributed in Idaho, Minnesota, South Carolina, Virginia. The recall was initiated on 21 Oct 2013 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-0147-2014
- FDA event ID
- 66559
- Recalling firm
- Empirical Laboratories, Incorporated, Fort Collins, CO
- Brand
- Vive Shake
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 21 Oct 2013
- FDA classified
- 12 Nov 2013
- Reported
- 20 Nov 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Chocolate
Timeline
| 21 Oct 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 12 Nov 2013 | Classified by FDA | +22 days |
| 20 Nov 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
Empirical Labs is recalling certain lots of dietary supplements due to potential for adulteration with chloramphenicol.
Product as listed by the FDA
Vive Shake Up Your Health Chocolate; Made for and distributed by renewal wellness.
Where it was distributed
Distributed to ID, MN, and SC. Foreign distribution to Sweden. No military/govt/VA consignees.
Questions about this recall
Is Vive Shake Up Your Health Chocolate recalled?
Yes. Empirical Laboratories, Incorporated recalled Vive Shake Up Your Health Chocolate on 21 Oct 2013. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0147-2014.
Why was it recalled?
Empirical Labs is recalling certain lots of dietary supplements due to potential for adulteration with chloramphenicol.
Which lots are affected?
Lots: 3090510, 3081910
Where was it sold?
Distributed to ID, MN, and SC. Foreign distribution to Sweden. No military/govt/VA consignees.
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 21 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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