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Prolab Recalls Several Protein Products Over Improper Labeling

CHATSWORTH (CBS) — San Fernando Valley-based Prolab Nutrition, Inc. has recalled several protein supplement products that may contain wheat, gluten or other ingredients not listed on the labels.

The company issued a news release Saturday warning those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to Brazil nuts, cashews, chestnuts, eggs, hazelnuts, peanuts, pecans, pine nuts, tree nuts, sulfites, walnuts or gluten allergens may run the risk of a serious or a life threatening allergic reaction if they consume some Prolab products.

Prolab initiated the recall immediately following the discovery that labels of some of its protein food did not reveal the presence of wheat and gluten allergens in the products, said Jenia Khudagulyan, chief operating officer for Prolab's parent company.

According to the company, the recalled products may include some two and five-pound containers of "Advanced Pure Whey Protein," "Pure Whey," and "Whey Isolate Protein" in milk chocolate, vanilla creme and wild strawberry flavors.

They were sold in California and 33 other states, as well as in Australia, Canada, Malaysia and Russia.

More information, including exact product codes, can be obtained by calling the company at (800) 262-8765.

The company said the only problem with the protein was the improper label. It said full refunds are available from the place of purchase.

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