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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Food 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

F-1275-2019

March 19, 2019

Class III

Product summary

Firm
Merical, LLC
Event
Event 82484
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class III
Quantity
323 Packaged Cases
Official record key
food-enforcement:F-1275-2019

Official wording

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

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

Distribution pattern: One customer in IL and then to retail stores nationwide.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

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