FDA recall record

Merical Leader Advanced Probiotic with 6 Probiotic Strains and 20 recall — FDA F-0193-2020

Incorrect Probiotic blend indicated in the Supplemental Facts Panel on product label.

Class IIIclassification
F-0193-2020official record ID
Dec 4, 2019report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordF-0193-2020
CategoryFood Recalls
ClassificationClass III
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmMerical, LLC
Report dateDec 4, 2019
Recall initiation dateOct 31, 2019
Quantity442 cases
LocationOrange, CA, United States

Official product description

Leader Advanced Probiotic with 6 Probiotic Strains and 20 billion Live Cultures. 30 capsules Item Number: CARD40359, Product Number: 907019, UPC Code: 096295136654

Why the product was recalled

Incorrect Probiotic blend indicated in the Supplemental Facts Panel on product label.

Distribution information

One customer in OH who then distributed product nationwide

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

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