The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-560-2014·Announced 2014-01-22

Lactobacillus Acidophilus Capsules Recalled for Potential Label Mixup

Aidapak Services is recalling Lactobacillus Acidophilus capsules because they may be mislabeled as Melatonin or Cranberry Extract products.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a labeling mixup (mislabeling) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Aidapak Services, LLC is voluntarily recalling Lactobacillus Acidophilus Capsules, 500 Million CFU, in 700-capsule bottles. The recall is due to a labeling error where the product may be mislabeled as Melatonin, Tablet, 3 mg, or Cranberry Extract/Vitamin C, Capsule, 450 mg/125 mg.

The affected Lactobacillus Acidophilus capsules were distributed in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington. The recall involves specific pedigree codes and expiration dates: AD46257_28 (EXP: 5/15/2014), AD30028_10 (EXP: 5/7/2014), and AD60240_20 (EXP: 5/22/2014).

Consumers should check their Lactobacillus Acidophilus capsules for the specific pedigree codes and expiration dates listed above. If the product matches the recalled items, consumers should stop using it and contact the distributor for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS Capsule, 500 Million CFU, Over The Counter, Distributed by: AidaPak Service, LLC, NDC 43292050022
Affected units
700

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (7)

  • LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS Capsule
  • 500 Million CFU has the following codes Pedigree: AD46257_28
  • EXP: 5/15/2014
  • Pedigree: AD30028_10
  • EXP: 5/7/2014
  • Pedigree: AD60240_20
  • EXP: 5/22/2014.

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 273 recalled by Aidapak Services, LLC under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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