CLASS III Food recall · Reported 8 Aug 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Warrior Whey Natural Powder, dietary supplement recalled
Defense Nutrition is recalling Warrior Whey Natural Powder, dietary supplement, distributed in 23 states. The recall was initiated on 22 Mar 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-1813-2012
- FDA event ID
- 61467
- Recalling firm
- Defense Nutrition, Tarzana, CA
- Brand
- Warrior Whey
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 22 Mar 2012
- FDA classified
- 30 Jul 2012
- Reported
- 8 Aug 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Undeclared Soy
- Product category
- Protein Powder
Timeline
| 22 Mar 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 30 Jul 2012 | Classified by FDA | +130 days |
| 8 Aug 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The products contain undeclared soy lecithin
Product as listed by the FDA
Defense Nutrition Warrior Whey Natural Powder, dietary supplement, packaged in 14-oz. bottles and packed 6/14-oz bottles per case.
Where it was distributed
Distribution was made to IL, MI, MS, AL, CO, MD, TX, GA, NY, KS, AR, FL, NV, WA, CT, UT, VT, PA, LA, TN, NE, MN and OR. Foriegn distribution was made to Canada.
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The products contain undeclared soy lecithin
Which lots are affected?
Lot numbers SP1094A2, Exp 04/04/2013; SP1153B2, Exp 06/02/2013; SP1319C2, Exp 11/15/2013 and SP2013C2, Exp 01/13/2014
Where was it sold?
Distribution was made to IL, MI, MS, AL, CO, MD, TX, GA, NY, KS, AR, FL, NV, WA, CT, UT, VT, PA, LA, TN, NE, MN and OR. Foriegn distribution was made to Canada.
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
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
2 other products · FDA event 61467This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Organic Warrior Whey Powder, Plain, dietary supplement recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS III | Organic Warrior Whey Powder, Plain, dietary supplement recalled | Defense Nutrition | Undeclared Soy | 23 states | |
| CLASS III | Dr. Mercola Miracle Whey Protein Powder, dietary supplement recalledDr. Mercola | Defense Nutrition | Undeclared Soy | 23 states |
More recalls from Defense Nutrition
All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS III | Dr. Mercola Miracle Whey Protein Powder, dietary supplement recalledDr. Mercola | Defense Nutrition | Undeclared Soy | 23 states |
| Food | CLASS III | Organic Warrior Whey Powder, Plain, dietary supplement recalled | Defense Nutrition | Undeclared Soy | 23 states |
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