The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1360-2019·Announced 2019-05-22

Barlean's Ultra DHA Fish Oil Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites

Barlean's is recalling Ultra DHA Fish Oil Omega-3 softgels due to undeclared sulfites. The product is distributed nationwide.

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 is typically a score of 1 or 2. It is scored as 2 because it involves an undeclared allergen (sulfites), which is a labeling error with potential health implications, but the agency classification indicates it is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Barlean's LLC is recalling its Ultra DHA Fish Oil Omega-3, Lemonade Flavor, 90 softgels per bottle (Item FG 10083, UPC 7 05875 61004 9) due to undeclared sulfites. The recall involves 3 bottles with a Best By date of January 2022 and earlier. The product was distributed nationwide.

The recall is classified as Class III by the FDA. The source text notes that sulfite levels in the finished goods do not exceed 10 ppm. No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Item FG 10083, Barlean's, Ultra DHA Fish Oil Omega-3, Lemonade Flavor, 90 softgels per bottle, UPC 7 05875 61004 9.
Manufacturer
Barlean's Llc
Affected units
3

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.

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