Orgain
Facts-only compliance record. Every entry is source-backed and dated.
Event Timeline
Consumer Reports: Vanilla Bean at 0.70 mcg lead per serving (about 140% of concern level)
Consumer Reports’ October 14, 2025 protein powders and shakes investigation tested Orgain Organic Protein, Vanilla Bean. The methodology results table reports 0.70 micrograms of lead per serving (15.3 ppb), about 140% of CR’s level of concern of 0.5 micrograms per day. The article states the lead concentration found in the Orgain product as 15 ppb. An Orgain spokesperson told Consumer Reports the products are safe for daily use despite CR’s recommended limits.
Class I voluntary recall for undeclared peanut (30g Plant Protein, Chocolate)
Orgain, LLC (Irvine, California) initiated a voluntary Class I recall (FDA event_id 96021; recall number F-0386-2025) on 2024-12-17 covering a single batch of 30g Protein Organic Plant Based Powder — Chocolate, 2.01 lb (lot 4172-02-P; expiration June 20, 2026; UPC 8 51770 00760 3) because it may contain undeclared peanut. openFDA product quantity is 523 cases (12 count/case), 6,276 tubs. FDA reason text: "Potential contamination of undeclared allergen peanuts." The FDA company announcement is dated 2024-12-19 and describes the product as a 2.01 lb plastic tub; this entry uses the openFDA recall initiation date. Recall terminated 2025-05-20.
Class I voluntary recall for undeclared sesame (Costco Organic Plant Protein + Superfoods, Creamy Chocolate Fudge)
Orgain, LLC of Irvine, California initiated a voluntary Class I recall (FDA event_id 93145; recall number F-0302-2024) on 2023-09-28. openFDA product description: Organic Protein & 50 Superfoods Protein Powder with Probiotic, Chocolate flavor. Product quantity: 54,546 jars. FDA reason text: "Undeclared allergen; sesame." Status Terminated; termination date 2024-07-31. The FDA company announcement is dated October 4, 2023, and describes the product as Organic Protein Powder + Superfoods, Creamy Chocolate Fudge, 43.8 ounce/2.64 lb, sold exclusively at select Costco warehouses and not on Costco's e-commerce site. The announcement lists four lots: 3212 EL 14 (exp 7/31/2025), 3213 EL 14 (exp 8/1/2025), 3214 EL 14 (exp 8/2/2025), and 3228 EL 14 (exp 8/16/2025). openFDA code info prints the second lot as "3213 EL 1414." The announcement says a co-manufacturer inadvertently used sesame, that no illnesses had been reported, and that Costco notified members who purchased the product between September 8 and September 28. This entry uses the openFDA recall initiation date.