The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0214-2022·Announced 2021-12-01

MaryRuth's Organic Infants Liquid Probiotic Recalled for Bacterial Contamination

MaryRuth's Organic Infants Liquid Probiotic dietary supplement is being recalled because internal testing found Pseudomonas aeruginosa contamination. The affected product is distributed nationwide.

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 source indicates FDA Class I classification, which per the rubric requires a minimum score of 4. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a gram-negative bacterium capable of causing serious infections, and the product is intended for infants, a high-risk population.

Plain-English summary

MaryRuth's Organic Infants Liquid Probiotic, an unflavored dietary supplement, is being recalled due to the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa detected during internal testing. The affected product is a 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) bottle with UPC 8 56645 00858 7, manufactured by Mary Ruth Organics.

Two production lots are affected: Lot# 100420218 (expiration 4/2023, 23,223 units) and Lot# 100520218 (expiration 5/2023, 2,450 units). The product has been distributed nationwide.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not use it. Those with questions or concerns should contact Mary Ruth Organics. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a bacterium that can pose a health risk, particularly in products intended for infants.

The recalled product

Product
MaryRuth's Organic Infants Liquid Probiotic; Unflavored, a Dietary Supplement. 1 fl. oz. (30 mL) UPC: 8 56645 00858 7 Serving size (five drops - start with one and work up to 5) Organic Proprietary Probiotic Blend 250 mg. Bifidobacterium lactis Bifidobacterium infantis
Manufacturer
MARY RUTH ORGANICS
Hazard
  • pseudomonas-aeruginosa
  • bacterial-contamination

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)

  • lots: 100420218
  • expiry 4/2023 and 100520218
  • expiry 5/2023

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.