Garden of Life recalls organic chocolate powder and meal replacement products due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should check lot codes and contact the company for details.
Products possibly contaminated with Salmonella
Garden of Life is recalling organic chocolate powder and meal replacement products that may be contaminated with Salmonella. This poses a risk of foodborne illness, especially for vulnerable individuals like young children, elderly people, or those with weakened immune systems.
The products may contain Salmonella bacteria, which can cause food poisoning. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. While the risk is low, it can lead to serious illness in vulnerable populations.
People who purchased Garden of Life Organic Chocolate Powder, Organic Shake, or Meal Replacement products with the listed lot codes are affected. Those with compromised immune systems or young children are at higher risk of foodborne illness.
Check the product label for lot codes: 47198800 (09/01/2017), 47225900 (09/01/2017), and other dates listed in the recall notice. The products come in plastic bottles with colored labels.
Look for lot codes on the product label, such as 47198800 (09/01/2017) or 47226000 (10/01/2017).
Reach out to Garden of Life for further instructions on how to return or dispose of the product.
The products may be contaminated with Salmonella, so they are not safe to consume. Check the lot code to see if your product is affected.
Check the product label for lot codes like 47198800 (09/01/2017) or 47226000 (10/01/2017). The products come in plastic bottles with colored labels.
Contact Garden of Life directly for instructions on returning or disposing of the product.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Garden of Life to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1328-2016 — Garden of Life Garden of Life Hello, I own a Garden of Life that is covered by recall F-1328-2016 from Garden of Life. 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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