Abbott Recalls PediaSure Grow & Gain Vanilla Due to Quality Issues
Abbott Nutrition recalls specific lots of PediaSure Grow & Gain Vanilla (8 oz metal cans) due to potential inconsistencies in color, smell, taste, or texture.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Abbott Nutrition is recalling PediaSure Grow & Gain Vanilla is product because the product may have a different color, smell, taste or texture inconsistent with other lots of PediaSure Grow & Gain Vanilla. Abbott Nutrition also recognized a complaint trend for physical stability and sensory on this batch on 1/25/16 and an investigation revealed a possibility that a small portion of cans may
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What happened, in plain English
Abbott Nutrition is recalling a specific lot of PediaSure Grow & Gain Vanilla nutritional drink because the product may have inconsistent color, smell, taste, or texture compared to other lots. The recall was initiated after the company recognized a complaint trend regarding physical stability and sensory issues on January 25, 2016. This affects 15,609 cases distributed between October 12, 2015, and December 4, 2015. Abbott Nutrition has not stated a specific remedy or action for consumers in this record. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/25062-abbott-recalls-pediasure-grow-gain-vanilla-due-to-quality-issues.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/25062-abbott-recalls-pediasure-grow-gain-vanilla-due-to-quality-issues · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1041-2016
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“Abbott Recalls PediaSure Grow & Gain Vanilla Due to Quality Issues.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/25062-abbott-recalls-pediasure-grow-gain-vanilla-due-to-quality-issues. Based on FDA recall #F-1041-2016 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1041-2016%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The recalled product may exhibit physical stability or sensory issues, such as a different color, smell, taste, or texture. While the record does not explicitly state that these inconsistencies cause injury, they indicate a deviation from quality standards that could affect the product's intended use.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased PediaSure Grow & Gain Vanilla in 8 oz metal cans between October 12, 2015, and December 4, 2015. The product was distributed to distributors, medical facilities, and other consignees rather than directly to retail stores.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if you have PediaSure Grow & Gain Vanilla in an 8 oz metal can. Look for Lot number 57642RA00 on the label. The product was sold in cases of 24 cans and distributed from October 12, 2015, to December 4, 2015.
- Brand
Abbott Nutrition- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Your Product
Verify if your PediaSure Grow & Gain Vanilla matches the recalled lot number 57642RA00 and was distributed between October 12, 2015, and December 4, 2015.
Monitor for Issues
Be aware that the product may have an inconsistent color, smell, taste, or texture compared to other lots.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 8 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
When was this product distributed?
The distribution period in the US began on October 12, 2015, and ended on December 4, 2015.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1041-2016 (March 10, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1041-2016 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 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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