Why it was recalled
Firm testing found trace levels of yeast in the product. Further investigation found the presence of Candida pelliculosa.
Product description
Yakult Nonfat Probiotic Drink; Live and active Lactobacillus casei Shitota; 2.7 FL. OZ. (80 mL), 5 individual bottles per pack, 10 packs per case. Bottle UPC: 4520 8812 5 pack UPC: 6 99235 00100 7 Ingredients: Water, Sugar, Nonfat Milk, Glucose, Natural Flavors, Lactobacillus Casei Shirota.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot code 0601ST03; Best if used by Jul 07 and Jul 08, 2021
Where it was sold
CA, MD, VA, WI, NC, NY, GA, FL, WA
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-0771-2021
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Jun 26, 2021
- FDA report date
- Jul 14, 2021
- Quantity
- 16,073 cases
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Yakult U.S.A. Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-0771-2021, exactly as published.
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- City
- Fountain Valley
- State
- CA
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 88204
- Address
- 17235 Newhope St Bldg B
- Code information
- Lot code 0601ST03; Best if used by Jul 07 and Jul 08, 2021
- Postal code
- 92708-4274
- Report date
- Jul 14, 2021
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-0771-2021
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Yakult U.S.A. Inc.
- Product quantity
- 16,073 cases
- Termination date
- Sep 20, 2021
- Reason for recall
- Firm testing found trace levels of yeast in the product. Further investigation found the presence of Candida pelliculosa.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Yakult Nonfat Probiotic Drink; Live and active Lactobacillus casei Shitota; 2.7 FL. OZ. (80 mL), 5 individual bottles per pack, 10 packs per case. Bottle UPC: 4520 8812 5 pack UPC: 6 99235 00100 7 Ingredients: Water, Sugar, Nonfat Milk, Glucose, Natural Flavors, Lactobacillus Casei Shirota.
- Distribution pattern
- CA, MD, VA, WI, NC, NY, GA, FL, WA
- Recall initiation date
- Jun 26, 2021
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Jul 8, 2021