AAFES RECALL  NO. 09-105 RELEASE DATE: 4 December, 2009 SUBJECT: QA HAZARDOUS FOOD RECALL – UNILEVER RECALLS ALL FAVORS OF SLIM-FAST READY TO DRINK (RTD) CANS

Scope: Worldwide Unilever United States, Inc., of Englewood Cliffs, NJ, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall of all Slim-Fast ready-to-drink (RTD) products in cans. 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. Name of Product: Slim-Fast ready to drink (RTD) canned products Manufacturer: Unilever United States, Inc., of Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Hazard: The products are possibility contaminated with Bacillus cereus, a micro-organism, which may cause diarrhea and possibly nausea and/or vomiting. The probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. Incidents/Injuries: None reported Description: The products are packaged in paperboard cartons and contain four, six or 12 steel cans that are 11 FL OZ (325 mL) each. Individual cans are also sold in certain retail outlets. The recall involves all Slim-Fast® RTD products in cans, regardless of flavor, Best-By date, lot code or UPC number. Sold in: Stores Nationwide Remedy: 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. The Consumer Services Center is open Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM ET. A recorded message is available 24/7. Home | History | About AAFES | Store Locator Contact AAFES | Employment | AAFES Sale Flyers | Online Shopping