Yakult Nonfat Probiotic Drink recalled for Candida pelliculosa
Yakult U.S.A. Inc. is recalling Yakult Nonfat Probiotic Drink (2.7 FL. OZ. bottles) because testing found trace levels of yeast and the presence of Candida pelliculosa in the product.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 FDA classified this as a Class II recall. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, and the contamination is limited to trace levels of a yeast species. No hospitalization or significant harm reports are documented.
Plain-English summary
Yakult U.S.A. Inc. is recalling Yakult Nonfat Probiotic Drink in 2.7 FL. OZ. (80 mL) individual bottles packaged in 5-bottle packs (10 packs per case). The recall affects approximately 16,073 cases.
Firm testing discovered trace levels of yeast in the product, with further investigation confirming the presence of Candida pelliculosa. The affected product has lot code 0601ST03 with a best if used by date of July 7 or July 8, 2021.
The product was distributed to CA, MD, VA, WI, NC, NY, GA, FL, and WA.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. For questions, consumers should contact the manufacturer.
The recalled product
- Product
- Yakult Nonfat Probiotic Drink; Live and active Lactobacillus casei Shitota; 2.7 FL. OZ. (80 mL), 5 individual bottles per pack, 10 packs per case. Bottle UPC: 4520 8812 5 pack UPC: 6 99235 00100 7 Ingredients: Water, Sugar, Nonfat Milk, Glucose, Natural Flavors…
- Manufacturer
- Yakult U.S.A. Inc.
- Affected units
- 16,073
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)
- Lot code 0601ST03
- Best if used by Jul 07 and Jul 08
- 2021
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