FDA recalls · F-1275-2019
Merical, LLC recall
- FoodWalgreens 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
- ReasonIncorrect probiotic strain used in formulation which did not match product labeling.
- ClassClass III: the food is unlikely to cause health problems
- StatusClosed by FDA, ended 2020-01-28
- DatesFirm started it 2019-03-19. In FDA's enforcement report 2019-04-17.
- Sold inOne customer in IL and then to retail stores nationwide.
- Amount323 Packaged Cases
- CodesPkg Numbers: 834627045 and 903727801; Expiration Dates: 06/20
- FirmMerical, LLC, Orange, CA · 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-1275-2019. Class meanings: FDA.