September 25, 2012

Maine Natural Health Company Recalls Products Containing Whey Protein Concentrate

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services received information regarding the recall of Whey Protein Concentrates as the labels fail to declare the allergens of milk, shellfish and coconut. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, shellfish or nuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The products can be identified by the following names.

  • Pure Whey in Maine Natural Health and Stronger Faster Healthier brands contains the allergen milk
  • Fortified and Endurance Daily in Stronger Faster Healthier contains the allergen milk.
  • Recovery (also labeled as Post Workout) and Rejuvenate in Maine Natural Health and Stronger Faster Healthier contains the allergens milk and glucosamine derived from crab shells.
  • Daily Balance, Endurance Daily, Endurance In Race, and Hunger and Weight in Stronger Faster Healthier contains the allergens milk and coconut fat that is derived from coconuts. Stronger Faster Healthier and Maine Natural Health products are sold in the flavors of chocolate, natural, vanilla, lime, coconut and pina colada and in the two lb, 10 oz and 30 gram sizes. Products were sold since July 14, 2010 through August 31, 2012.

These products are distributed nationwide both directly to consumer via the internet and through retailers.

The full recall can be found at www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm320712.htm?source=govdelivery.


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