WHITEHALL, Pa. -- Protica Inc. has undertaken a voluntary product withdrawal of four products--sold in convenience stores and other outlets--including Body Choice Protein Shots, Nutritional Resources Protein Wave and 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.
No illnesses have been confirmed to date, the company said.
On August 17, it warned consumers not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.
The company discovered the problem with the lots when investigating the processing parameters for all manufactured products. The withdrawn products were distributed nationally through retail and direct mail and are limited to specific lots of the branded products.
Click here to view the list of lots.
The company is telling consumers who have purchased any of the affected products that they can return them to the place of purchase or to Protica for a full refund. Consumers with any questions should contact Protica at (800) 776-8422.
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.
Protica, founded in 2001, is based in Whitehall, Pa.
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