Equate Protein Shake (California Natural) – Off Odor and Taste (2018)
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
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
equate High Performance Protein Shake: Chocolate, Naturally & Artificially Flavored, ready to drink; 11 FL OZ (325 mL), sold in 12 pack case: Case UPC: 6 81131 01580 6 Distributed by: Wal-Mart, Inc. Bentonville, AR
Brand
California Natural Products
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot L180980D, Lot L180990D: 03/01/2019 and 04/01/2019
Products Sold
Lot L180980D, Lot L180990D: 03/01/2019 and 04/01/2019
California Natural Products is recalling equate High Performance Protein Shake: Chocolate, Naturally & Artificially Flavored, ready to drink due to Reports of off odor and off taste in Equate High Performance Protein Shake Chocolate led to recall of two lots of the product.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Reports of off odor and off taste in Equate High Performance Protein Shake Chocolate led to recall of two lots of the product.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AL, AR, CA, CO, DE, FL, KY, LA, MI, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, WI
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026