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Class IITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated May 7, 2013

Benefiber Fiber Supplement, Orange Natural Flavor, Non-Thickening Powder, Sugar Free, packaged…

Recalling firm: Novartis Consumer Health

Why it was recalled

The products are being recalled due to the receipt of a relatively high number of consumer complaints.

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: Nov 26, 2014.

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ProductBenefiber Fiber Supplement, Orange Natural Flavor, Non-Thickening Powder, Sugar Free, packaged in 5.7-oz. (35 servings) bottles, UPC 300670068356, 9.4-oz (58 servings) bottles, UPC 300670068585, and 18.7-oz. (115 servings) bottles, UPC 300670068158. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, Made in France.
UPC300670068158, 300670068356, 300670068585

FDA code information

5.7-oz. (35 servings) bottles: 10100230; 9.4-oz. (58 servings) bottles: 10119358, 10121489, 10121490, 24596401, 24596402, 24680101, and 24767601; and 18.7-oz. (115 servings) bottles: 24596701.

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Full FDA record and distribution details

Original product description

Benefiber Fiber Supplement, Orange Natural Flavor, Non-Thickening Powder, Sugar Free, packaged in 5.7-oz. (35 servings) bottles, UPC 300670068356, 9.4-oz (58 servings) bottles, UPC 300670068585, and 18.7-oz. (115 servings) bottles, UPC 300670068158. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, Made in France.

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
UPC3006700681588 servings) bottles, UPC 300670068585, and 18.7-oz. (115 servings) bottles, UPC 300670068158. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, Made in France.
UPC300670068356n-Thickening Powder, Sugar Free, packaged in 5.7-oz. (35 servings) bottles, UPC 300670068356, 9.4-oz (58 servings) bottles, UPC 300670068585, and 18.7-oz. (115 servings) bottles, UPC 300670068158. Distributed b
UPC300670068585-oz. (35 servings) bottles, UPC 300670068356, 9.4-oz (58 servings) bottles, UPC 300670068585, and 18.7-oz. (115 servings) bottles, UPC 300670068158. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, N

Original FDA recall reason

The products are being recalled due to the receipt of a relatively high number of consumer complaints.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1959-2013
Event ID
65111
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
May 7, 2013
Reported
Oct 9, 2013
Classified
Sep 30, 2013
Terminated
Nov 26, 2014
Quantity
226,381 consumer units
Location
Lincoln, NE, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Letter

Where it was distributed

Product was distributed nationwide and included military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Panama and Belize.

FDA source record · F-1959-2013

Data updated September 16, 2026. View official FDA data ↗

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