Jarrow Formulas Liquid L-Carnitine Recalled Due to Microbial Testing Results
Jarrow Formulas is recalling one lot of Liquid L-Carnitine because a higher-than-normal micro result was found during testing.
What this means for you
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 II, and the source text describes a 'higher than normal micro result' without reporting specific illnesses, injuries, or identifying a specific high-risk pathogen, fitting the criteria for a moderate risk or precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Jarrow Formulas Inc is recalling one lot of Liquid L-Carnitine, a 16 fl oz (475 ml) dietary supplement. The recall affects product number 102006 with UPC 7 90011 02006 6, specifically Lot Number JLC17131 with an expiration date of 05/2019.
The recall was initiated because a higher-than-normal micro result was found at the six-month time point for this specific lot. The product was distributed nationwide by Jarrow Formulas in Los Angeles, CA. The total quantity involved in the recall is 2,853 units.
Consumers who have this specific lot of the product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact Jarrow Formulas for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Jarrow Formulas Liquid L-Carnitine; 16 fl oz. (475 ml) bottle, dietary supplement; product number 102006; UPC 7 90011 02006 6; Vitamin B5 10 mg; L-Carnitine 1000 mg; Other ingredients: Purified water, xylitol, glycerin, citric acid, natural lemon-lime flavor, nisin (as a p
- Manufacturer
- Jarrow Formulas Inc
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2,853
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 Number: JLC17131
- Expiration date: 05/2019
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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