All Slim-Fast ready-to-drink products in cans are being recalled due to the possibility of bacterial contamination.
Unilever United States Inc. said the products may be contaminated with Bacillus cereus, a microorganism that may cause diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting.
The recall involves all Slim-Fast ready-to-drink products in cans, regardless of flavor, Best-By date, lot code, or UPC number.
No other Slim-Fast products – such as powdered shakes, meal bars, or snack bars – are part of the recall.
See the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announcement for details, which includes a link that lists all ready-to-drink recalled products.
The company is in the process of identifying and correcting the production issue, and will resume production and shipment of the product when the issue has been addressed and corrected.
Consumers who have purchased any of the recalled products are urged to discard them immediately.
Call Unilever at 800-896-9479 for information or details on how to obtain a refund. The Consumer Services Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.
To learn about other recalls, see www.recalls.gov for details.
well there’s goes my primary food source for a while… i guess I might try switching to a generic brand for now
Hi Jan,
Thanks for the comment about the Slim-Fast canned shake recall.
Good luck with your diet and trying to find a canned shake replacement.
Rita