The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1363-2019·Announced 2019-05-22

Barlean's Fish Oil Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites

Barlean's is recalling specific bottles of Fish Oil Omega-3 EPA/DHA Orange Flavor due to undeclared sulfites. The product was 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 indicates a remote probability of temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The hazard involves undeclared sulfites at low levels (under 10 ppm), fitting the criteria for a moderate severity labeling issue.

Plain-English summary

Barlean's Llc is recalling two items of Fish Oil Omega-3 EPA/DHA Orange Flavor dietary supplements. The recall involves Item FG 10089 (100 softgels per bottle, UPC 7 05875 61007 0) and Item FG 10090 (250 softgels per bottle, UPC 7 05875 61008 7). The affected products have a Best By date of January 2022 or earlier.

The recall is being conducted because the products contain undeclared sulfites. The source text notes that sulfite levels in the finished goods do not exceed 10 ppm. A total of 1,845 bottles of Item FG 10089 and 3,606 bottles of Item FG 10090 are involved in this recall.

The products were distributed nationwide. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific items and UPC codes. If they have the recalled products, they should stop using them and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Item FG 10089, Barlean s, Fish Oil Omega-3 EPA/DHA Orange Flavor, 100 Softgels per bottle. UPC 7 05875 61007 0. Item FG 10090, Barlean s, Fish Oil Omega-3 EPA/DHA Orange Flavor, 250 Softgels per bottle. UPC 7 05875 61008 7.
Manufacturer
Barlean's Llc

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 →