FDA Food recall F-1275-2019
Walgreens Probiotic 12.5 Billion Active Cultures, 30 capsules
- FDA Food
- Class III
- terminated
- Published 2019-04-17
On 2019-04-17 the FDA classified a Class III recall of Walgreens Probiotic 12.5 Billion Active Cultures, 30 capsules by Merical, citing incorrect probiotic strain used in formulation which did not match product labeling.
Read the official FDA Food notice
| Agency | FDA Food |
|---|---|
| Recall number | F-1275-2019 |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2019-03-19 |
| Published | 2019-04-17 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:50 UTC |
| Company | Merical |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Walgreens Probiotic 12.5 Billion Active Cultures, 30 capsules; Dietary Supplement. Probiotic Blend 12.5 Billion CFU's L. rhamnosus HN001, L acidophilus La-14, L reuteri L.RE02. Other ingredients: Cellulose, Gelatin, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source)/ Item Number: 981914 Product Number: WGNS 981914 UPC Code: 311917191119 product contains L. acidophilus La-5 strain instead of L. acidophilus La-14 strain as stated on the label. Distributed by Walgreen Co, Deerfield, IL
Reason
Incorrect probiotic strain used in formulation which did not match product labeling.
Identifiers
| upc | 311917191119 |
|---|---|
| code_info | Pkg Numbers: 834627045 and 903727801; Expiration Dates: 06/20 |
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:50 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1275-2019%22
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