The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1771-2012·Announced 2012-07-25

iFlora Kids Multi-Probiotic Recalled for Suspected Salmonella Contamination

Nutri-Health Supplements is recalling iFlora Kids Multi-Probiotic because a supplier notified them that the galactooligosaccharide ingredient used in the product was recalled for suspected salmonella contamination.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "On the evening of Friday, July 6, 2012, Ingredion, Inc. (f/k/a Corn Products U.S., Inc.) the supplier of Galactooligosaccharide (GOS), an ingredient included, in iFlora¿ Kids Multi Probiotic, notified our contract manufacturer that two…"

Plain-English summary

Nutri-Health Supplements Llc. is recalling iFlora Kids Multi-Probiotic, a probiotic dietary supplement. The recall was initiated after the supplier of galactooligosaccharide (GOS), an ingredient included in the product, notified the contract manufacturer that two lots of their GOS material were being recalled for suspected salmonella contamination.

The affected product was distributed to retail nationwide in the United States. The recall involves 4,747 bottles. Specific lot numbers include 1595811, 2089411, 1074711, 1479611, 1640811, and 1734411. The associated UPC codes are 6 48575 01013 2 and 6 48575 01014 9.

Consumers should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and UPC codes. If they have the affected product, they should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Probitotic Dietary Supplement. : iFlora¿ Kids Multi-Probiotic¿
Affected units
4,747

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 (4)

  • Lot numbers: 1595811
  • 2089411
  • 1074711
  • 1479611

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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