The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1361-2019·Announced 2019-05-22

Barlean's Ultra EPA Fish Oil Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites

Barlean's is recalling Ultra EPA Fish Oil softgels due to undeclared sulfites. Sulfite levels in the finished goods 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 is defined as unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves undeclared sulfites at low levels (not exceeding 10 ppm), fitting the criteria for minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

Barlean's LLC is recalling 32 bottles of Ultra EPA Fish Oil 1250 mg Omega-3, 60 softgels per bottle (Item FG 10084, UPC 7 05875 61005 6). The recall is due to undeclared sulfites in the product.

The product was distributed nationwide. Affected bottles have a Best By date of January 2022 and earlier. The source text notes that sulfite levels in the finished goods do not exceed 10 ppm.

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 10084, Barlean s, Ultra EPA Fish Oil 1250 mg Omega-3, 60 softgels per bottle, UPC 7 05875 61005 6.
Manufacturer
Barlean's Llc
Affected units
32

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 →