Phosphatidyl Serine Softgels Recalled for Understated Ingredient Concentration
Now Foods has recalled Phosphatidyl Serine 300mg softgels due to lower actual ingredient content than labeled. The recall affects 12,051 bottles distributed nationwide and internationally.
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: This is an FDA Class III recall involving a labeling accuracy issue where the product contains less active ingredient than stated on the label. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per the severity rubric, minor labeling errors without reported harm are classified as Moderate.
Plain-English summary
Now Foods is recalling certain lots of Phosphatidyl Serine 300mg softgels sold under the brand names Protocol for Life Balance and NOW Foods. These 50-count bottles are being recalled because the actual amount of Phosphatidyl Serine in the product is less than the amount stated on the label.
The recalled products were distributed nationwide and exported to China, Kazakhstan, Czech Republic, Portugal, Kyrgyzstan, and Slovakia. A total of 12,051 bottles are affected. The recalled lot numbers are: Protocol Lot Number 3309194 (Best By 08/2025), Protocol Lot Number 3316624 (Best By 09/2025), NOW Lot Number 3309243 (Best By 08/2025), and NOW Lot Number 3316650 (Best By 09/2025).
Consumers with these products should verify their lot numbers and best-by dates against the list of recalled lots provided above. Consumers who have affected bottles should stop using the product.
The recalled product
- Product
- Protocol for Life Balance, Phosphatidyl Serine 300mg softgels, 50 count bottle, UPC 707359123922. NOW Foods, Phosphatidyl Serine 300mg softgels, 50 count bottle, UPC 733739023926.
- Manufacturer
- Now Foods
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 12,051
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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