FDA recalls · F-1959-2013
Novartis Consumer Health recall
- FoodBenefiber Fiber Supplement, Orange Natural Flavor, Non-Thickening Powder, Sugar Free, packaged in 5.7-oz. (35 servings) bottles, UPC 300670068356, 9.4-oz (58 servings) bottles, UPC 300670068585, and 18.7-oz. (115 servings) bottles, UPC 300670068158. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, Made in France.
- ReasonThe products are being recalled due to the receipt of a relatively high number of consumer complaints.
- ClassClass II: the food could cause temporary or treatable health problems
- StatusClosed by FDA, ended 2014-11-26
- DatesFirm started it 2013-05-07. In FDA's enforcement report 2013-10-09.
- Sold inProduct was distributed nationwide and included military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Panama and Belize.
- Amount226,381 consumer units
- Codes5.7-oz. (35 servings) bottles: 10100230; 9.4-oz. (58 servings) bottles: 10119358, 10121489, 10121490, 24596401, 24596402, 24680101, and 24767601; and 18.7-oz. (115 servings) bottles: 24596701.
- FirmNovartis Consumer Health, Lincoln, NE · Voluntary: Firm initiated
Products we list
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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-1959-2013. Class meanings: FDA.