Pro-Form Manufacturing LLC recalls Nature's Sunshine NutriSmart Polvo Para Preparar Bebida Sabor Vainilla Con In Toque Sabor a Chocolate; Vainilla Flavor
Nature's Sunshine recalls vanilla chocolate-flavored NutriSmart powder due to unapproved herbicide in flax seeds. Consumers should check UPC 099904615328 for affected products.
Lower-risk recall
Notified by supplier that flax seed used in products is under recall due to detection of unapproved herbicide.
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What happened, in plain English
Nature's Sunshine is recalling vanilla chocolate-flavored NutriSmart powder because flax seeds used in the product contain an unapproved herbicide. This could pose a health risk if consumed. Affected products have a specific UPC code and were sold in Mexico. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/15887-nature-s-sunshine-vanilla-chocolate-flavor-nutrismart-powder-recall-unapproved.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/15887-nature-s-sunshine-vanilla-chocolate-flavor-nutrismart-powder-recall-unapproved · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0779-2020
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“Nature's Sunshine Vanilla Chocolate Flavor NutriSmart Powder Recall: Unapproved Herbicide Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/15887-nature-s-sunshine-vanilla-chocolate-flavor-nutrismart-powder-recall-unapproved. Based on FDA recall #F-0779-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0779-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The flax seeds in this product contain an unapproved herbicide that could pose a health risk if consumed. This is a food safety issue as the herbicide is not approved for use in food products.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Nature's Sunshine NutriSmart vanilla chocolate flavor powder in Mexico with UPC 099904615328 are affected. Those who have consumed the product may be at risk due to the herbicide.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the UPC code 099904615328 on the product label. The product was sold in Mexico and contains 510g of powder with the lot number 19256-9.
- Brand
Nature's Sunshine- Product
Nature's Sunshine NutriSmart Polvo Para Preparar Bebida Sabor Vainilla Con In Toque Sabor a Chocolate; Vainilla Flavor- Category
Food
All 7 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class III- Status
Terminated- Distribution
UT, MN. Some product was further distributed to Columbia, Mexico, Russia and Ukraine.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0778-2020 | Nature's Sunshine SmartMeal Nutritional Shake Mix; Natural Chocolate Flavor Net Wt. 1 lb. 3.5 oz. (555 Grams) UPC: 0 99904 03084 8 Product number: 6116 US3084 Distributed exclusively by: Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc. Spanish Fork, UT 84660; Lot Number: 19198-9 | 7,271 units |
| F-0779-2020 | Nature's Sunshine NutriSmart Polvo Para Preparar Bebida Sabor Vainilla Con In Toque Sabor a Chocolate; Vainilla Flavor Contenido Neto 510 g UPC: 0 99904 61532 8 Product number: 6116-MX61532 Importado y Distribuido por: Nature's Sunshine Products de Mexico, S.A. de C. V. Periferico Sur 426, Arenal de Guadalupe, Tlalpan, C.P. 14389, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico; Lot Number:19256-9 | 4071 units |
| F-0780-2020 | Nature's Sunshine CMapt M - Cmapt Mi- SmartMeal; Bahu bhbhi - Vanilla; 510 g UPC: 0 99904 03085 5 Product number: 6116-RU3085 6116-UA3085 Distributed in Russia and Ukraine - same label Nature's Sunshine Products Inc. 2500 West Executive Parkway, Suite 100 Lehi, Utah 94043; Lot Number: 19310-7 Lot number: 19310-5 | 4,044 units lot 19310-7; 3921 units of lot 19310-5 |
| F-0781-2020 | Nature's Sunshine NutriSmart Mezcla en polvo a base de proteina de soya enriquecida con vitaminas y minerals; Vainilla Plastic HDPE jar Contenido Neto 510 g UPC: 0 80030910217 Product number: 6116-GE3091 Elaborado por: Nature's Sunshine Products Inc. 1655 North Main Spanish Fork, UT 84660; Lot Number: 19336-41 | 4091 units |
| F-0782-2020 | Nature's Sunshine SmartMeal Nutritional Shake Mix; Natural Vanilla Flavor Net Wt. 1 lb. 2 oz. (510 g) UPC: 0 99904 03085 5 Product number: 6116-US3085 Distributed by: Nature's Sunshine Products Inc. 1655 North Main Spanish Fork, UT 84660; Lot Number: 19352-9 | 7,913 units |
| F-0783-2020 | Lifetime Fitness D. Tox Shake Mix; Plant-Based Protein Blend. Dietary Supplement - Net Wt. 2.36 lb. (37.76 oz.) 1.07 kg Program Kit - Natural Vanilla Flavor UPC: 6 82471 00831-2 Product number: 6142-2646 Manufactured exclusively for: Life Time Fitness Inc. 2902 Corporate Place Chanhassan, MN 55317; Lot Number: Kit Lot 20014-17 - Unit Lot 20014-15 | 3,246 units |
| F-0784-2020 | Lifetime Fitness D. Tox Shake Mix; Plant-Based Protein Blend. Dietary Supplement - Net Wt. 2.50 lb. (40 oz.) 1.13 kg One gallon White HDPE Jar Natural Chocolate Flavor UPC: 6 82471 00830-5 Product number: 6142-2644 Manufactured exclusively for: Life Time Fitness Inc. 2902 Corporate Place Chanhassan, MN 55317; Lot Number: Kit Lot 20014-13 - Unit Lot 20014-11 | 5,093 units |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the UPC code 099904615328 and lot number 19256-9 on the product label.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
The product contains an unapproved herbicide in the flax seeds, so it is not safe to consume.
What should I do if I have this product?
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy, so check with Nature's Sunshine for guidance.
Where was this product sold?
This product was sold in Mexico.
Contact Nature's Sunshine
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nature's Sunshine to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0779-2020 — Nature's Sunshine Nature's Sunshine NutriSmart Polvo Para Preparar Bebida Sabor Vainilla Con In Toq Hello, I own a Nature's Sunshine NutriSmart Polvo Para Preparar Bebida Sabor Vainilla Con In Toque Sabor a Chocolate; Vainilla Flavor that is covered by recall F-0779-2020 from Nature's Sunshine. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0779-2020 (February 19, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0779-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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