Walgreens Probiotic 12 — Class III food recall F-1275-2019
Terminated recall by Merical, LLC, reported 2019-04-17, distributed nationwide. Incorrect probiotic strain used in formulation which did not match product labeling.
| Recall number | F-1275-2019 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Merical, LLC, Orange, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2019-03-19 |
| Classified | 2019-04-10 |
| Reported by FDA | 2019-04-17 |
| Terminated | 2020-01-28 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 323 packaged |
| Reason classes | labeling |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 00311917191119 |
| Model numbers | 981914 |
Product
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
Reason for recall
Incorrect probiotic strain used in formulation which did not match product labeling.
Machine access
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