CLASS I Food recall · Reported 4 Nov 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Whey Protein Isolate (Chocolate flavor) and containers recalled
American Pure Whey is recalling Whey Protein Isolate (Chocolate flavor) and containers, distributed in 28 states. The recall was initiated on 6 Oct 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-0118-2016
- FDA event ID
- 72371
- Recalling firm
- American Pure Whey, New Bern, NC
- Brand
- Whey
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 6 Oct 2015
- FDA classified
- 28 Oct 2015
- Reported
- 4 Nov 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Protein Powder
Timeline
| 6 Oct 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Oct 2015 | Classified by FDA | +22 days |
| 4 Nov 2015 | 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
Undeclared Allergens; Soy and Milk.
Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.
Product as listed by the FDA
American Pure Whey, Whey Protein Isolate (Chocolate flavor), 2 lb. and 5 lb. containers, Manufactured by American Pure Whey, Vanceboro, NC.
Where it was distributed
AE, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, IL, IN, KY, KS, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, UT, VT, WA, WI and WY.
ArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyMassachusettsMarylandMichiganMissouriNorth CarolinaNebraskaNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahoma
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Undeclared Allergens; Soy and Milk.
Which lots are affected?
Lot number: 29026, UPC Code 753182812809 (chocolate)
Where was it sold?
AE, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, IL, IN, KY, KS, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, UT, VT, WA, WI and WY.
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 I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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 72371This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Whey Protein Matrix Vanilla flavor and containers recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Whey Protein Matrix Vanilla flavor and containers recalledWhey | American Pure Whey | Undeclared Allergens | 28 states | |
| CLASS I | Build Your Own Body, Protein Powder recalled by American Pure WheyBuild Your | American Pure Whey | Undeclared Allergens | 28 states | |
| CLASS I | Whey Protein Matrix Chocolate flavor and containers recalledWhey | American Pure Whey | Undeclared Allergens | 28 states | |
| CLASS I | Whey Protein Isolate (Vanilla flavor) and containers recalledWhey | American Pure Whey | Undeclared Allergens | 28 states | |
| CLASS I | Body Construct, Meal Replacement, Cinnamon Roll flavor recalledBody Construct | American Pure Whey | Undeclared Allergens | 28 states |
More recalls from American Pure Whey
All 6| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Body Construct, Meal Replacement, Cinnamon Roll flavor recalledBody Construct | American Pure Whey | Undeclared Allergens | 28 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Whey Protein Isolate (Vanilla flavor) and containers recalledWhey | American Pure Whey | Undeclared Allergens | 28 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Whey Protein Matrix Chocolate flavor and containers recalledWhey | American Pure Whey | Undeclared Allergens | 28 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Build Your Own Body, Protein Powder recalled by American Pure WheyBuild Your | American Pure Whey | Undeclared Allergens | 28 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Whey Protein Matrix Vanilla flavor and containers recalledWhey | American Pure Whey | Undeclared Allergens | 28 states |
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