The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0950-2020·Announced 2020-05-13

Benefiber Fiber Supplement Recalled for Potential Plastic Contamination

Glaxosmithkline is recalling Benefiber Healthy Shape Prebiotic Fiber Supplement because it may contain small plastic pieces.

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 hazard involves potential foreign material (plastic) contamination without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings is recalling 29,844 bottles of Benefiber Healthy Shape Prebiotic Fiber Supplement, 500G (UPC 886790018872). The recall is due to the potential presence of small plastic pieces in the product.

The affected product is identified by Lot MP8B with an expiration date of September 2021. The product was distributed to consumers in the following US states: AR, CA, FL, HI, ID, IL, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, WA, and WI.

Consumers who have purchased this specific lot of Benefiber Healthy Shape Prebiotic Fiber Supplement should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Benefiber Healthy Shape Prebiotic Fiber Supplement, 500G UPC 886790018872
Manufacturer
Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings
Category
Food — Dietary Supplement
Hazard
Affected units
29,844

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: MP8B (EXP Sep2021)

Distribution

Distributed in 25 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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