Yakult Nonfat Probiotic Drink — Class II food recall F-0771-2021
Terminated recall by Yakult U.S.A. Inc., reported 2021-07-14, distributed in CA, FL, GA, MD, NC, NY, VA, WA…. Firm testing found trace levels of yeast in the product. Further investigation found the presence of Candida p
| Recall number | F-0771-2021 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Yakult U.S.A. Inc., Fountain Valley, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2021-06-26 |
| Classified | 2021-07-08 |
| Reported by FDA | 2021-07-14 |
| Terminated | 2021-09-20 |
| Distributed | CA, FL, GA, MD, NC, NY, VA, WA, WI |
| Quantity | 16,073 cases |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination |
| Pathogens | yeast |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 00699235001007 |
| Lot numbers | 0601ST03 |
Product
Yakult Nonfat Probiotic Drink; Live and active Lactobacillus casei Shitota; 2.7 FL. OZ. (80 mL), 5 individual bottles per pack, 10 packs per case. Bottle UPC: 4520 8812 5 pack UPC: 6 99235 00100 7 Ingredients: Water, Sugar, Nonfat Milk, Glucose, Natural Flavors, Lactobacillus Casei Shirota.
Reason for recall
Firm testing found trace levels of yeast in the product. Further investigation found the presence of Candida pelliculosa.
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