Anyone want some after-workout clostridium botulinum poisoning? Anyone?
Today, Protica pulled some of their health-and-after-workout products off the shelf “including Body Choice “Protein Shots”, Nutritional Resources “Protein Wave”, ProBalance “Protein to Go French Vanilla Latte” and “Protein to Go Milk Chocolate Shake” because they have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. ”
“Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.”
Not exactly the best thing to slam after a workout!
The affected lots are…
Protein to Go Milk Chocolate Shake (2.5oz bottle)
| Manufacture Date | Lot Number |
|---|---|
| 2/9/12 | PP0402 4109 A |
| 2/9/12 | PP0402 4109 B |
| 2/9/12 | PP0402 4109 C |
| 2/9/12 | PP0402 4109 D |
| 2/9/12 | PP0402 4109 E |
| 2/9/12 | PP0402 4109 F |
| 2/9/12 | PP0402 4109 G |
| 2/13/12 | PP0442 4113 |
| 2/16/12 | PP0442 4115 |
| 3/29/12 | PP0892 4121 |
| 4/12/12 | PP1032 4131 A |
| 4/12/12 | PP1032 4131 B |
| 4/25/12 | PP1162 4134 B |
| 4/25/12 | PP1162 4134 C |
| 4/25/12 | PP1162 4134 A |
| 5/3/12 | PP1242 4139 |
| 5/8/12 | PP1242 4140 |
| 6/7/12 | PP1592 4145 B |
| 6/7/12 | PP1592 4145 A |
Protein to Go French Vanilla Latte (2.5oz bottle)
| Manufacture Date | Lot Number |
|---|---|
| 9/8/2011 | PP2511 4066 A |
| 9/8/2011 | PP2511 4066 B |
| 10/11/2011 | PP2841 4079 |
| 10/18/2011 | PP2911 4086 |
| 12/6/2011 | PP3401 4103 |
| 2/13/2012 | PP0442 4112 |
| 4/2/2012 | PP0932 4122 |
| 4/4/2012 | PP0952 4125 |
| 4/11/2012 | PP1022 4129 |
| 4/24/2012 | PP1152 4133 A |
| 4/24/2012 | PP1152 4133 B |
| 4/24/2012 | PP1152 4133 C |
| 5/1/2012 | PP1222 4138 A |
| 5/1/2012 | PP1222 4138 B |
| 5/1/2012 | PP1222 4138 C |
| 5/8/2012 | PP1292 4141 |
| 6/8/2012 | PP1592 4146 A |
| 6/8/2012 | PP1592 4146 B |
Nutritional Resources Protein Wave gelatin (6oz cup)
| Manufacture Date | Lot Number |
|---|---|
| May 03 2012 | PP 1242 6123 |
Body Choice Protein Shots (3oz vial)
| Manufacture Date | LotNumber |
|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2011 | PP 3541 2924 |
You can check out the official FDA press release here for some more details on the recall.
