Thousands of cans of a protein powder endorsed by Jennifer Aniston and sold at Costco have been recalled due to concerns that they may be tainted with plastic shards.
Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Powder was the subject of the voluntary recall issued by Vital Proteins, whose spokesperson is the Friends megastar. Read on to learn more about the recall and check if any of your canisters were affected.
Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Powder Subject Of Massive Recall
Costco sent customers a recall notice regarding the news, warning that pieces of a broken blue lid might have gotten into one or more of the affected characters.
The Collagen Peptides Powder cans part of the recall were sold at Costco between April 17th and April 24th, 2023, and includes the 24oz. Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides, item #1303463, that have UPC code, 85273008666, batch code 30095993HA and a "best by" date of 01-09-2028. These particular items were distributed to Costcos in 20 states: New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee, as well as Puerto Rico.
Though no injuries have yet been reported, the company still advises to not consume any of the product and bring affected canisters back to Costco for a full refund.
Jennifer Aniston Credited Vital Proteins Products In Keeping Her 'Vital'
Actress Jennifer Aniston, also known for endorsing SmartWater, joined the Vital Proteins team as the company's Chief Creative Officer in 2020. The brand's website says, "Since stepping into this role, [Jennifer] has helped to bring Vital Proteins’ mission — empowering others to live fuller, more vibrant lives — to the world." The entrepreneur even has her own branded line at the company: Vital Proteins® & Jennifer Aniston™ Collagen and Protein Bars.
new vital proteins reel from jennifer aniston! pic.twitter.com/GuWjuv3QM0
— mari (@filmsaniston) December 7, 2022
On the Vital Proteins website, Jennifer calls the brand's supplements her "go [tos]" and specifically called out the currently recalled Collagen Peptides Powder as something she always puts "in my morning cup of coffee or smoothie — so easy to use."
Interestingly, Vital Proteins itself does not have the recall listed anywhere on its website, and Jennifer herself has not yet commented on the recent recall.
