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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Jun 4, 2012 (14 years ago)

Product is a liquid dietary supplement packaged in white plastic… recall

Recalled by Botanical Laboratories Inc · Ferndale, WA, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Product ("Digestive 3 in 1 Health") was manufactured using a raw ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella by the raw ingredient supplier.

Pathogen: Salmonella

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What was recalled

Product is a liquid dietary supplement packaged in white plastic bottles with a shrink wrap sleeve label. The product comes in 3 sizes, 2 oz, 16oz. and 33.8oz. The product label reads in part: "Fast Absorbing Liquid 1-OZ A DAY***WELLESSE***Digestive 3-in-1 Health Soluble Fiber Prebiotics Aloe Vera Promotes Gentle Regularity Supports Health Bacteria Balances Stomach Acidity***Isomaltooligosaccharides (Prebiotic Fiber),***Galactooligosaccharides***Other Ingredients: Purified Water***Manufactured By: Botanical Laboratories, Inc. Ferndale, WA 98248 USA***"

Quantity: 2 oz.- 6,509,16oz - 10,846 and 33.8oz - 21,093 units (minus some quality and production retains)

Food: Dietary supplements

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

Original Recalled Codes: 16 oz: LOT 34441C XXXXA EXP 03/2014 and 33.8 oz: LOT 34552C XXXXA EXP 03/2014 Expanded Recalled Codes: (Note: When the recall was expanded, the 2 ounce size was added to the recall.) 33923A XXXXA EXP 12/2012, 33973A XXXXA EXP 12/2012, 34011A XXXXA EXP 10/2012, 34068A XXXXA EXP 12/2012, 34148A XXXXA EXP 12/2012, 34190B XXXXA EXP 01/2013, 34309B XXXXA EXP 03/2013, 34310B XXXXA EXP 03/2013, 34346B XXXXA EXP 03/2013, 34400B XXXXA EXP 08/2013 and 34406B XXXXA EXP 08/2013 The first five digits are uniquely generated by an inventory management program - Macola - followed by a letter representing the year. XXXX signifies a four digit variable time code stamp, followed by a letter designating the compound vessel used. Below is the expiration month and year.

Where it was sold

Nationwide.

FDA's distribution note: Nationwide to retailers (80%) and consumers (direct and sample 20 %) - approximate

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
Botanical Laboratories Inc
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Jun 4, 2012
In FDA report of
Nov 7, 2012
Terminated
Apr 3, 2013
FDA recall number
F-0594-2013 · event 62058
Official record
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