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Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Mar 19, 2019 (8 years ago)

Walgreens Probiotic 12.5 Billion Active Cultures recall

Recalled by Merical, LLC · Orange, CA, United States

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Incorrect probiotic strain used in formulation which did not match product labeling.

A label that does not match the product can hide an ingredient someone must avoid, or show a wrong use-by date. All labeling errors recalls.

What was recalled

Walgreens Probiotic 12.5 Billion Active Cultures, 30 capsules; Dietary Supplement. Probiotic Blend 12.5 Billion CFU's L. rhamnosus HN001, L acidophilus La-14, L reuteri L.RE02. Other ingredients: Cellulose, Gelatin, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source)/ Item Number: 981914 Product Number: WGNS 981914 UPC Code: 311917191119 product contains L. acidophilus La-5 strain instead of L. acidophilus La-14 strain as stated on the label. Distributed by Walgreen Co, Deerfield, IL

Quantity: 323 Packaged Cases

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.

Pkg Numbers: 834627045 and 903727801; Expiration Dates: 06/20

Where it was sold

Nationwide.

Illinois

FDA's distribution note: One customer in IL and then to retail stores nationwide.

Low risk, but check. Class III means the product is unlikely to make anyone ill but breaks an FDA rule, often a labeling one. If your package matches, the store will normally refund it. 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
Merical, LLC
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Mar 19, 2019
In FDA report of
Apr 17, 2019
Terminated
Jan 28, 2020
FDA recall number
F-1275-2019 · event 82484
Official record
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