The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0594-2013·Announced 2012-11-07

Botanical Laboratories Recalls Digestive 3-in-1 Health Liquid Supplement

Botanical Laboratories Inc. is recalling its Digestive 3-in-1 Health liquid dietary supplement because a raw ingredient tested positive for Salmonella.

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 agency classified this as an FDA Class I recall, which is the highest level of severity for food safety hazards. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a score of 4 or higher.

Plain-English summary

Botanical Laboratories Inc. is recalling its Digestive 3-in-1 Health liquid dietary supplement. The product is packaged in white plastic bottles with a shrink wrap sleeve label and is available in 2 oz, 16 oz, and 33.8 oz sizes. The label identifies the product as a fast-absorbing liquid containing soluble fiber, prebiotics, and aloe vera.

The recall was initiated because the product was manufactured using a raw ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella, according to the raw ingredient supplier. The recall covers specific lot codes for the 16 oz and 33.8 oz sizes, as well as expanded codes for the 2 oz size. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with the product.

The product was distributed nationwide to retailers and directly to consumers. Consumers should check their inventory for the specific lot codes listed in the official recall notice and stop using the product if it matches the recalled lots.

The recalled product

Product
Product is a liquid dietary supplement packaged in white plastic bottles with a shrink wrap sleeve label. The product comes in 3 sizes, 2 oz, 16oz. and 33.8oz. The product label reads in part: "Fast Absorbing Liquid 1-OZ A DAY***WELLESSE***Digestive 3-in-1 Health Soluble Fiber
Manufacturer
Botanical Laboratories Inc
Category
Food — Dietary Supplement
Hazard

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 (9)

  • the 2 ounce size was added to the recall.) 33923A XXXXA EXP 12/2012
  • 33973A XXXXA EXP 12/2012
  • 34011A XXXXA EXP 10/2012
  • 34068A XXXXA EXP 12/2012
  • 34148A XXXXA EXP 12/2012
  • 34190B XXXXA EXP 01/2013
  • 34309B XXXXA EXP 03/2013
  • 34310B XXXXA EXP 03/2013
  • 34346B XXXXA EXP 03/2013

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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