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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Optavia Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Agency Publication Date: May 7, 2020
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Summary

Jason Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (t/a Medifast) is recalling approximately 24,923 cartons of Optavia Old Fashioned Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal because the product contains milk, which is not declared on the ingredient label. The affected oatmeal was distributed nationwide in cartons containing seven individual pouches. Consumers who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk should not consume this product, as it could result in a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction.

Risk

The product contains undeclared milk, posing a critical risk to consumers with milk allergies or sensitivities who may experience a severe allergic reaction if they consume the oatmeal.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify the affected product by looking for 'Optavia Old Fashioned Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal' in 1.13 oz. (32 g) pouches, sold in cartons of seven.
  2. Check the packaging for lot codes RP1048870, RP1048871, or RP1048886 and verify if the 'Best Buy' date is either 01082021 or 01092021.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Optavia Old Fashioned Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal (1.13 oz./ 32 g pouch)by Optavia
Variants: Seven pouches per carton
Lot Numbers:
RP1048870
RP1048871
RP1048886
Date Ranges: Best Buy dates 01082021 and 01092021

Multi-layer Kraft paper/aluminum pouches; Recall #: F-0938-2020

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 85604
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Jason Pharmaceuticals, Inc. t/a Medifast
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 24,923 cartons
Distributed To: Nationwide

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