The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1359-2019·Announced 2019-05-22

Barlean's Cod Liver Oil Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites

Barlean's is recalling Cod Liver Oil softgels due to undeclared sulfites. Sulfite levels do not exceed 10 ppm.

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 the rubric indicates is typically a score of 1 or 2. The hazard involves undeclared sulfites, a labeling issue, without reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Barlean's LLC is recalling Item FG 10037, Barlean's Cod Liver Oil Omega 3 EPA/DHA with Added Vitamin D, 100 softgel per bottle. The product is identified by UPC 7 05875 61010 0 and has a Best By date of January 2022 or earlier.

The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared sulfites. The source text notes that sulfite levels in the finished goods do not exceed 10 ppm. A total of 70 bottles were distributed nationwide.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Item FG 10037, Barlean s Cod Liver Oil Omega 3 EPA/DHA with Added Vitamin D, 100 softgel per bottle. UPC 7 05875 61010 0
Manufacturer
Barlean's Llc
Affected units
70

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)

  • Best By of January 2022 and earlier

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 recalled by Barlean's Llc 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.

See all 12 products in this recall →