Why it was recalled
Incorrect probiotic strain used in formulation which did not match product labeling.
Product description
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
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Pkg Numbers: 834627045 and 903727801; Expiration Dates: 06/20
Where it was sold
One customer in IL and then to retail stores nationwide.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1275-2019
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Mar 19, 2019
- FDA report date
- Apr 17, 2019
- Quantity
- 323 Packaged Cases
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Merical, LLC
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1275-2019, exactly as published.
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- City
- Orange
- State
- CA
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 82484
- Address
- 233 E Bristol Ln
- Code information
- Pkg Numbers: 834627045 and 903727801; Expiration Dates: 06/20
- Postal code
- 92865-2715
- Report date
- Apr 17, 2019
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1275-2019
- Classification
- Class III
- Recalling firm
- Merical, LLC
- Product quantity
- 323 Packaged Cases
- Termination date
- Jan 28, 2020
- Reason for recall
- Incorrect probiotic strain used in formulation which did not match product labeling.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- 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
- Distribution pattern
- One customer in IL and then to retail stores nationwide.
- Recall initiation date
- Mar 19, 2019
- Initial firm notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Center classification date
- Apr 10, 2019