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
Recalling firm: Merical, LLC
Why it was recalled
Incorrect probiotic strain used in formulation which did not match product labeling.
The exact product
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
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Original FDA code information
Pkg Numbers: 834627045 and 903727801; Expiration Dates: 06/20
| Type | Code / value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| UPC | 311917191119 | getable 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. Distr |
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1275-2019
- Event ID
- 82484
- FDA status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Mar 19, 2019
- Reported
- Apr 17, 2019
- Classified
- Apr 10, 2019
- Terminated
- Jan 28, 2020
- Quantity
- 323 Packaged Cases
- Location
- Orange, CA, United States
- Initiation type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Where it was distributed
One customer in IL and then to retail stores nationwide.
Data updated September 16, 2026. View official FDA data ↗
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