ProBalance Protein (Protica) – Botulinum contamination risk (2012)
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
ProBalance Protein To Go(TM), Caffeinated French Vanilla Latte, Dietary Supplement, Net Wt 2.5 fl oz (Responsible firm on labeling: Pro Balance LLC, 4070 Tampa Road, Oldsmar, FL 34677)
Brand
Protica, Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot numbers PP25114066A, PP25114066B, PP28414079, PP29114086, PP34014103, PP04424112, PP09324122, PP09524125, PP10224129, PP11524133A, PP11524133B, PP11524133C, PP12224138A, PP12224138B, PP12224138, PP12924141, PP15924146A, and PP16024146B.
Products Sold
Lot numbers PP25114066A, PP25114066B, PP28414079, PP29114086, PP34014103, PP04424112, PP09324122, PP09524125, PP10224129, PP11524133A, PP11524133B, PP11524133C, PP12224138A, PP12224138B, PP12224138, PP12924141, PP15924146A, and PP16024146B.
Protica, Inc is recalling ProBalance Protein To Go(TM), Caffeinated French Vanilla Latte, Dietary Supplement, Net Wt 2.5 fl oz due to Product not sufficiently acidified (equilibrium pH higher than 4.6), therefore it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. 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
Product not sufficiently acidified (equilibrium pH higher than 4.6), therefore it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum
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
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026