Jennifer Aniston promotes Vital Proteins as her daily wellness routine. The brand is majority owned by Nestlé Health Science. Collagen research shows benefit for skin and joints but some marketing claims go beyond what the science supports.
PARENT VIOLATIONS
EU regulatory action — EU RASFF alert: Cronobacter sakazakii contamination detected in Nestlé infant formula products. Product distributed across EU market. Same hazard that prompted major US recall. Risk: serious, particularly for infants. Nestlé markets infant products as providing 'best start in life' premium nutrition. (2023)
EU regulatory action — EU RASFF border rejection: aflatoxin contamination in Purina Beneful dog food products. EU maximum limit exceeded. Product not subject to same limits in US. Different regulatory standards: product approved in US but rejected at EU border. (2022)
USDA recall — : Nestlé USA Inc. Recalls Frozen DiGiorno Crispy Pan Crust Pepperoni Pizza Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens — Reason: Misbranding, Unreported Allergens — Pounds recalled: 5,239 lbs — Class: Class I — Recall #034-2021 (2021)
USDA recall — : Nestlé Prepared Foods Recalls Not-Ready-to-Eat Pepperoni Hot Pockets Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination — Reason: Product Contamination — Pounds recalled: 219,510 pounds — Class: Class I — Recall #002-2021 (2021)
FDA warning letter — Warning letter to Gerber Products Company (Nestlé): heavy metals (arsenic, lead) in infant purees above acceptable limits (2020)
53 FDA Recall(s) on record
PRODUCT ADDITIVES (72 PRODUCTS TRACKED)
Whey Protein + Collagen
SteviaSunflower LecithinNatural Flavor
Collagen & Protein Shake
SteviaMonk FruitNatural Flavor
Collagen and protein shake
SteviaMonk FruitNatural Flavor
Hydration + Collagen Tropical Blast
SteviaMonk FruitNatural Flavor
Plant protein - Chocolate
SteviaNatural Flavor