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Class IIITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Mar 19, 2019

Walgreens Probiotic 12.5 Billion Active Cultures, 30 capsules; Dietary Supplement. Probiotic…

Recalling firm: Merical, LLC

Why it was recalled

Incorrect probiotic strain used in formulation which did not match product labeling.

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: Jan 28, 2020.

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ProductWalgreens 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
UPC311917191119

FDA code information

Pkg Numbers: 834627045 and 903727801; Expiration Dates: 06/20

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Original 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

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
UPC311917191119getable 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

Original FDA recall reason

Incorrect probiotic strain used in formulation which did not match product labeling.

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.

FDA source record · F-1275-2019

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