Iowa Grocery Industry Association

Unilever United States, Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall of all Slim-Fast ready-to-drink products in cans due to the possibility of contamination with Bacillus cereus.

Bacillus cereus is a micro-organism that may cause diarrhea and possibly nausea and/or vomiting. The probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

The products are packaged in paperboard cartons and contain four, six- or 12-steel cans that are 11 fluid ounces (325 milliliters) each. The products were sold in stores nationwide. Individual cans are also sold in certain retail outlets.

The recall involves all Slim-Fast ready-to-drink products in cans, regardless of flavor, best-by date, lot code or UPC number. A listing of all ready-to-drink recalled products is provided below.

No other Slim-Fast products are affected by this recall. No Slim-Fast powdered shakes, meal bars or snack bars are affected by this recall.

The recall was initiated after the company conducted quality testing on Slim-Fast ready-to-drink products in cans. Out of an abundance of caution, the company is recalling all ready-to-drink products in cans that are currently in distribution centers, on-shelf or in back rooms in retail outlets or in consumers’ homes. 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.

Retailers can contact Unilever United States at 1-800-896-9479. The Consumer Services Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET). A recorded message is available 24/7.

Consumers who have purchased Slim-Fast® RTD products in cans are urged to discard them immediately and contact the company at 1-800-896-9479 for a full refund.

Slim-Fast Ready-to-Drink Product Recall Listing