Protica, Inc: Food Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: F-2349-2012)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

ProBalance Protein To Go(TM), Milk Chocolate Shake, Dietary Supplement, Net Wt 2.5 fl oz (Responsible firm on labeling: Pro Balance LLC, 4070 Tampa Road, Oldsmar, FL 34677)

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: August 17, 2012

Date Posted: September 26, 2012

Recall Number: F-2349-2012

Event ID: 62962

Reason for Recall:

Product not sufficiently acidified (equilibrium pH higher than 4.6), therefore it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 233,114 bottles

Code Information:

Lot numbers PP04024109A, PP04024109B, PP04024109C, PP04024109D, PP04024109E, PP04024109F, PP04024109G, PP04424113, PP04724115, PP08924121, PP10324131A, PP10324131B, PP11624134B, PP11624134C, PP11624134A, PP12424139, PP12924140, PP15924145B, and PP15924145A.

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide distribution - product was distributed to direct accounts in AL, AZ, FL, IL, IN, KY, MN, MO, MS, NY OH, OK, RI, SC, TX and VA.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated