The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0358-2022·Announced 2021-12-22

Livia One Organic Daily Topical Spray Probiotics recalled for Pseudomonas contamination

Livia Global is recalling Livia One Organic Daily Topical Spray Probiotics because the product may be contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterium that can cause infection.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall involving a high-risk pathogen (Pseudomonas aeruginosa) that can cause serious infection. Although no reported illnesses are stated in the source text, Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a clinically significant opportunistic pathogen capable of causing serious infections, particularly in vulnerable populations, which elevates the severity to "Severe" per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Livia Global is recalling Livia One Organic Daily Topical Spray Probiotics, a 4 oz. (120 ml) topical probiotic spray, due to contamination with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The affected product is identified by UPC 0 30915 10710 5 and Lot #001005-1 with a best-by date of 04/2023.

The contamination was discovered during product testing. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a bacterium capable of causing infection, particularly in individuals with compromised immune systems or those with open skin lesions or wounds.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. Those who have used the product and experience signs of infection, such as redness, warmth, swelling, or discharge at the area of application, should contact a healthcare provider.

The product was distributed to 571 bottles. For more information or to report any adverse effects, consumers can contact Livia Global Inc., located in Visalia, California.

The recalled product

Product
Livia One Organic Daily Topical Spray Probiotics; 4 oz. (120 ml) UPC: 0 30915 10710 5 Recommended use: Topical: Spray affected area 2-5 times daily as needed. Ingredients: Proprietary probiotic blend in an enzyme enriched substrate: Lactobacillus-Acidophilus, L. Rhamn
Manufacturer
Livia Global
Category
Drug — Topical Probiotic
Hazard
  • pseudomonas-aeruginosa
  • bacterial-contamination
  • infection-risk

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 (2)

  • Lot #001005-1
  • BB 04/2023

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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