FDA recall F-1275-2019

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

Reason for recall

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

Distribution

One customer in IL and then to retail stores nationwide.

Key facts

Status

Terminated

Initiation date

2019-03-19

Report date

2019-04-17

Termination date

2020-01-28

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Orange, CA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=F-1275-2019