Walgreens Probiotic Recalled for Incorrect Bacterial Strain
Merical, LLC is recalling Walgreens Probiotic 12.5 Billion Active Cultures because the product contains a different bacterial strain than listed on the label.
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 III, which indicates the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is a labeling error regarding the specific probiotic strain, which fits the criteria for minor labeling errors.
Plain-English summary
Merical, LLC is recalling 323 packaged cases of Walgreens Probiotic 12.5 Billion Active Cultures, 30 capsules. The recall was initiated because the product contains the L. acidophilus La-5 strain instead of the L. acidophilus La-14 strain stated on the label.
The affected product is a dietary supplement distributed by Walgreen Co. in Deerfield, IL. The distribution pattern indicates the product was sold to one customer in Illinois and then to retail stores nationwide. The specific package numbers are 834627045 and 903727801, with an expiration date of 06/20.
Consumers should check their inventory for these specific package numbers and expiration dates. If they possess the recalled product, they should stop using it and contact the manufacturer or retailer for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Walgreens Probiotic 12.5 Billion Active Cultures, 30 capsules; Dietary Supplement. Probiotic Blend 12.5 Billion CFU's L. rhamnosus HN001, L acidophilus La-14, L reuteri L.RE02. Other ingredients: Cellulose, Gelatin, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate (vegetable sour
- Manufacturer
- Merical, LLC
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 323
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)
- Pkg Numbers: 834627045 and 903727801
- Expiration Dates: 06/20
Distribution
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