Meal Replacement product is labeled in part: "***The Perfect Shake***All of ...
FDA Recall #F-2292-2012 — Class II — August 7, 2012
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | F-2292-2012 |
| Date Initiated | August 7, 2012 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Type | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Product Type | Food |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Atlas Operations, Inc. |
| Location | Pompano Beach, FL |
Product Description
Meal Replacement product is labeled in part: "***The Perfect Shake***All of the Best***None of the Rest***foru***Dietary supplement***Net wt. 20 oz (1 lb 4 oz) (564 g)***A well balanced blend of old-world plant nutrition.***What's in The Perfect Shake supplement? All of the best, and none of the rest, in amounts that are the right balance for you.***More than just the best ingredients, The perfect Shake supplement is made from the optimal ratio of the right ingredients, scientifically designed to supplement a healthy diet and use along with your weight management program.**The Perfect Shake supplement is as much about what it doesn't contain as what it does. There are no animal proteins (it's vegan). No whey, soy or casein. No ingredients produced using biotechnology. No glutens. No artificial sweeteners like sucralose or aspartame.***Maintaining your ideal energy levels and supporting your weight management goals shouldn't be a challenge; it should be easy, natural, and something anyone can do.***Try The Perfect Shake Supplement for 30 days. If you don't love it, return the empty container for a full refund.***All of the Best***Ancient Grain Blend***Amaranth, Sorghum and Brown Rice***Richest sources of nutrients among grains***Metabolic Support Blend***Use as part of your diet to help promote healthy blood sugar levels***Promotes healthy metabolism* ***SuperFood Blend***With superfoods like spinach and carrot powders***Lycopene - the powerful anti-oxidant***Digestive Blend***Dietary fiber to support your digestive system***Guar gum to provide a gentle laxative***Beneficial bacteria to promote digestive health* ***Natural Flavoring and Sweeteners***NuStevia - sweeter than sugar without the unwanted effects***Natural vanilla flavor***None of the Rest***whole milk***gluten***lactose***processed sugar***fructose***casein protein***processed sugar***fructose***casein protein***synthetics***food dyes***artificial coloring***ingredients produced using biotechnology***artificial sweeteners***artificial flavorings***Directions for use: For adults 18 years and older, mix one full scoop with water or skim milk. Not for use by individuals under the age of 18.***Supplement Facts Serving Size 1oz***Servings Per Container: 30***Ancient Grain Blend 10g***Brown Rice, Amaranth, Sorghum***Metabolic Support Blend 346mg***Irvingia Gabonesis 4:1, Guarana PE 12% Chromium Picolinate, Slippery Elm Bark Spirulina Powder, Vita Choline, Mucuana Pruiens 25% To 40%, Noni PE 4:1, PPQ***SuperFood Blend 195mg***Spinach Powder, Carrot Powder, Pascalite Powder Horsetail Powder Ext. 7%, Lycopene 5%***Digestive Blend 5g***Fibers (Maltodextrin), UltraSmooth (Tic Gum) Guar Gun, Fungal Protease 100,000HUTG Lactobacillus Acidophilus 10 Billion***Other Ingredients: Natural Vanilla Flavor, NuStevia***This product is derived from natural ingredients and therefore color may vary from lot to lot, and some ingredients may not dissolve as rapidly as other natural ingredients.***Keep lid tightly closed and in a dark, cool place. Keep out of reach of children. This product is sold by weight, not by volume. Settling of contents may occur during shipping and handling.***Questions? 1-888-488-9493***Manufactured for foru international, inc. 1231 Greenway Drive, Ste. 200 Irving Texas 75038***" The product is in white plastic bottles with Black Top. Product is packaged 12 bottles per case. Product Form: Powder. Dosage: 1 Scoop (16.6g) Product Description: Cream color powder blend, somewhat vanilla scent. Product use: Intended use as meal replacement.
Reason for Recall
Atlas Operations, Inc is recalling Meal Replacement foru Dietary Supplement, Lot R2-981-12, Exp. Date: 7/14 for possible microbial contamination.
Classification
Class II — A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
Distribution Pattern
Distributed to one direct account in Florida who further distributed the entire shipment to one account in Dallas, TX.
Product Quantity
425 bottles
Product Codes / Lot Numbers
Lot R2-981-12. Exp 07/14
What Should You Do?
Stop consuming this product immediately. Check your home for the recalled item and dispose of it safely. If you experienced a health issue after consuming this product, contact your doctor and report it to the FDA MedWatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stop consuming the product immediately and do not donate or give it to others. Check the recall notice above for specific disposal or return instructions. Many food recalls ask you to throw the product away and retain the packaging for a possible refund from the retailer. If you purchased it online, check your order history — some retailers send recall notifications directly to customers. You do not need a receipt to report an issue or seek a refund; the fact of purchase is typically sufficient.
In most cases, yes. Retailers are typically notified to accept returns of recalled products and issue refunds, regardless of whether you have a receipt. Check with the store where you purchased the item. Some manufacturers also offer direct refunds — contact the recalling firm using the information in the official recall notice. If you purchased the product online, contact the retailer's customer service with your order number. In either case, you generally do not need original packaging, though retaining the product label with the lot code or UPC can speed up the process.
Report foodborne illnesses and adverse food reactions to the FDA through the MedWatch Safety Reporting Portal at FDA.gov, or by calling 1-800-332-1088. You can also report issues directly to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal at SafetyReporting.hhs.gov. If you believe there is an immediate public health risk, contact your local health department. Your report helps the FDA identify contamination patterns, initiate recalls faster, and protect other consumers from the same hazard. Include as much detail as possible: the product name, lot code, purchase date and location, and a description of your symptoms or findings.
The FDA assigns a status to each recall action throughout its lifecycle. "Ongoing" means the recall is active — the firm is still working to remove the product from commerce and notify consumers. "Completed" means the recall strategy has been implemented and the FDA has determined that the recalling firm has taken all appropriate steps to remove the product. "Terminated" means the FDA has reviewed the results and concluded the recall is complete. Even if a recall is marked as completed or terminated, you should still discard any recalled products you find at home — the recall status refers to the firm's compliance actions, not the safety of product still in consumers' possession.