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FDA recalls · F-0594-2013

Botanical Laboratories Inc recall

  • FoodProduct 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***"
  • ReasonProduct ("Digestive 3 in 1 Health") was manufactured using a raw ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella by the raw ingredient supplier.
  • ClassClass I: most serious: the food could cause serious health problems or death
  • StatusClosed by FDA, ended 2013-04-03
  • DatesFirm started it 2012-06-04. In FDA's enforcement report 2012-11-07.
  • Sold inNationwide to retailers (80%) and consumers (direct and sample 20 %) - approximate
  • Amount2 oz.- 6,509,16oz - 10,846 and 33.8oz - 21,093 units (minus some quality and production retains)
  • CodesOriginal 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.
  • FirmBotanical Laboratories Inc, Ferndale, WA · Voluntary: Firm initiated

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From FDA's enforcement report, via openFDA (CC0): raw data for this recall. FDA's own Enforcement Report search finds it by its number, F-0594-2013. Class meanings: FDA.