NOW Health Group Recalls Acidophilus Capsules Due to Foreign Material
NOW Health Group is recalling 10,235 bottles of NOW 4x6 Acidophilus because foreign capsules were found in the product.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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 III, which indicates a remote probability of adverse health consequences. The hazard involves foreign capsules/undeclared ingredients without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
NOW Health Group Inc. is recalling 10,235 bottles of NOW 4x6 Acidophilus, 60 capsules per retail bottle (Item number 2920, UPC 7 33739 02920 1). The recall is due to the presence of foreign capsules in the bottle, which constitutes undeclared ingredients.
The affected product is Lot 3186672 with a best-by date of 11/2022. The product was distributed nationwide via retailers, ecommerce, and wholesalers, as well as internationally in Spain and Russia.
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for a refund or further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- NOW 4x6 Acidophilus, 60 capsules per retail bottle. Item number 2920. UPC 7 33739 02920 1
- Manufacturer
- NOW Health Group Inc.
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Affected units
- 10,235
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 (1)
- lot 3186672 Best by 11/2022
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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