The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Food)·F-0193-2020·Announced 2019-12-04

Merical Recalls Leader Advanced Probiotic Due to Incorrect Labeling

Merical, LLC is recalling Leader Advanced Probiotic capsules because the label lists the wrong probiotic blend. Consumers should stop using the product.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue is a minor labeling error regarding the probiotic blend.

Plain-English summary

Merical, LLC is recalling 442 cases of Leader Advanced Probiotic with 6 Probiotic Strains and 20 billion Live Cultures, 30 capsules. The recall was initiated because the Supplemental Facts Panel on the product label incorrectly indicates the probiotic blend.

The affected product has Batch Numbers 300-00027721 and 300-00027515, Pkg Numbers 907727721 and 913327515, and Expiration Dates of 08/2020 and 04/2021. The product was distributed to one customer in Ohio, who then distributed it nationwide.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact Merical, LLC for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Leader Advanced Probiotic with 6 Probiotic Strains and 20 billion Live Cultures. 30 capsules Item Number: CARD40359, Product Number: 907019, UPC Code: 096295136654
Manufacturer
Merical, LLC
Affected units
442

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 (3)

  • Batch Numbers: 300-00027721 and 300-00027515
  • Pkg Numbers: 907727721 and 913327515
  • Expiration Dates: 08/2020 and 04/2021.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically: