Barlean's Essential Woman Softgels Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites
Barlean's is recalling Essential Woman 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 indicates a remote probability of adverse health consequences. The hazard involves undeclared sulfites at low levels (under 10 ppm), fitting the criteria for minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination.
Plain-English summary
Barlean's Llc is recalling specific bottles of Essential Woman softgels because the product contains undeclared sulfites. The recall affects Item FG 10146 (120 count) and Item FG 10147 (60 count) with a Best By date of January 2022 and earlier. The total quantity involved is 1,144 bottles of the 120-count item and 1,913 bottles of the 60-count item.
The recall was initiated because sulfites were not declared on the product label. According to the source text, the sulfite levels in the finished goods do not exceed 10 ppm. The products were distributed nationwide.
Consumers with these products should check their Best By dates and UPC codes to determine if they are affected. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for instructions on return or disposal.
The recalled product
- Product
- Item FG 10146, Barlean s, Essential Woman, 120 count Softgels per bottle, UPC 7 05875 10013 7. Item FG 10147, Barlean s, Essential Woman, 60 count Softgels per bottle, UPC 7 05875 10009 0.
- Manufacturer
- Barlean's Llc
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
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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