Class IITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Jun 26, 2021

Yakult Nonfat Probiotic Drink; Live and active Lactobacillus casei Shitota; 2.7 FL. OZ. (80…

Recalling firm: Yakult U.S.A. Inc.

Why it was recalled

Firm testing found trace levels of yeast in the product. Further investigation found the presence of Candida pelliculosa.

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Sep 20, 2021.

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ProductYakult 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.
Package size2.7 FL. OZ
UPC699235001007

FDA code information

Lot code 0601ST03; Best if used by Jul 07 and Jul 08, 2021

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Original 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.

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
UPC699235001007idual 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.

Original FDA recall reason

Firm testing found trace levels of yeast in the product. Further investigation found the presence of Candida pelliculosa.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0771-2021
Event ID
88204
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Jun 26, 2021
Reported
Jul 14, 2021
Classified
Jul 8, 2021
Terminated
Sep 20, 2021
Quantity
16,073 cases
Location
Fountain Valley, CA, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Letter

Where it was distributed

CA, MD, VA, WI, NC, NY, GA, FL, WA

FDA source record · F-0771-2021

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