The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-579-2014·Announced 2014-01-22

Aidapak Recalls Lactobacillus GG Capsules Due to Labeling Mixup

Aidapak Services is recalling Lactobillus GG capsules because they may be mislabeled as other medications, including Tacrolimus.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a potential mixup with Tacrolimus, an immunosuppressant, which poses a significant risk of serious injury if misused.

Plain-English summary

Aidapak Services, LLC is voluntarily recalling 1,970 capsules of Lactobacillus GG, an over-the-counter product, due to a labeling mixup. The recall is classified as FDA Class II.

The affected capsules may be mislabeled as Vitamin B Complex W/C, Docusate Sodium, Vitamin B Complex with C/Folic Acid, or Tacrolimus. The recall involves specific pedigree codes and expiration dates ranging from May 13, 2014, to June 14, 2014.

The repacked drugs were distributed in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington. Consumers should check their medication labels and discontinue use if the product matches the recalled description.

The recalled product

Product
LACTOBACILLUS GG Capsule, Over The Counter, Distributed by: AidaPak Service, LLC, NDC 49100036374
Affected units
1,970

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 (14)

  • LACTOBACILLUS GG
  • Capsule has the following codes Pedigree: AD39588_4
  • EXP: 5/13/2014 Pedigree: AD65457_16
  • EXP: 5/24/2014 Pedigree: AD70655_8
  • EXP: 5/29/2014 Pedigree: AD73627_17
  • EXP: 5/30/2014 Pedigree: W003051
  • EXP: 6/12/2014 Pedigree: W003216
  • EXP: 6/14/2014 Pedigree: AD42584_12
  • EXP: 5/14/2014 Pedigree: AD46300_11
  • EXP: 5/15/2014 Pedigree: W002968
  • EXP: 6/11/2014 Pedigree: AD68019_1
  • EXP: 5/28/2014 Pedigree: W003172
  • EXP: 6/13/2014 Pedigree: W003173
  • EXP: 6/13/2014

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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