Class IITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated May 7, 2013

Benefiber Plus Heart Health Non-Thickening Powder, Sugar Free, packaged in 6.4-oz (48 servings)…

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 Plus Heart Health Non-Thickening Powder, Sugar Free, packaged in 6.4-oz (48 servings) bottles, UPC 300673002487. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622. Made in France.
UPC300673002487

FDA code information

10118915, 10118916, 10118917, 10118918, 10120338, 10120361, 10122590, 10122591, 10123950, 10126662, and 10127376

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Full FDA record and distribution details

Original product description

Benefiber Plus Heart Health Non-Thickening Powder, Sugar Free, packaged in 6.4-oz (48 servings) bottles, UPC 300673002487. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622. Made in France.

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
UPC300673002487on-Thickening Powder, Sugar Free, packaged in 6.4-oz (48 servings) bottles, UPC 300673002487. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622. Made in France.

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-1960-2013
Event ID
65111
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
May 7, 2013
Reported
Oct 9, 2013
Classified
Sep 30, 2013
Terminated
Nov 26, 2014
Quantity
170,220/6.4-oz. (48 servings) bottles
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-1960-2013

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