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LowFDA (Food)·F-1013-2018·Announced 2018-04-18

Bestco Signature Care Calcium Chews Recalled for Vitamin D Labeling Error

Bestco, Inc. is recalling Signature Care Calcium Chews because the packaging declares 25 mcg of Vitamin D, but the product actually contains 12.5 mcg.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue is a minor labeling error regarding Vitamin D content, not a safety hazard like contamination or allergens.

Plain-English summary

Bestco, Inc. is recalling 9,900 bags of Signature Care Calcium Chews dietary supplements. The recall was initiated due to a packaging revision error that resulted in the product labeling declaring a higher level of Vitamin D than the product actually contains.

The affected bags declare 25 mcg (1000 IU) of Vitamin D, while the product actually contains 12.5 mcg (500 IU) of Vitamin D. The recall covers 3,300 cases, with three bags per case, distributed nationwide. The affected lot codes are 7263AG6 (expiration 09/2019), 7282AG3 (expiration 10/2019), and 7289AG1 (expiration 10/2019). The UPC code is 0-21130-78686.

Consumers should check their inventory for these specific lot codes and expiration dates. If they have the affected product, they should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Signature Care Calcium Chews; Dietary Supplement; 500 mg Calcium; 25 mcg Vitamin D; Chocolate; 100 chews; Serving Size 1 chew;
Manufacturer
Bestco, Inc.

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 (4)

  • UPC Code: 0-21130-78686
  • Lot Codes: 7263AG6 - Expiration: 09/2019
  • 7282AG3 - Expiration 10/2019
  • 7289AG1 - Expiration 10/2019.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Bestco, Inc.

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