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Class II
Yakult U.S.A. Inc.
Recall #F-0771-2021 · Initiated 2021-06-26
Product
Yakult Nonfat Probiotic Drink; Live and active Lactobacillus casei Shitota; 2.7 FL. OZ. (80 mL), 5 individual bottles per pack, 10 packs per case. Bottle UPC: 4520 8812 5 pack UPC: 6 99235 00100 7 Ingredients: Water, Sugar, Nonfat Milk, Glucose, Natural Flavors, Lactobacillus Casei Shirota.
Reason for recall
Firm testing found trace levels of yeast in the product. Further investigation found the presence of Candida pelliculosa.
Quantity affected
16,073 cases
Distribution
CA, MD, VA, WI, NC, NY, GA, FL, WA
Lot / code info
Lot code 0601ST03; Best if used by Jul 07 and Jul 08, 2021
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Letter
Terminated
2021-09-20
Recalling firm
Yakult U.S.A. Inc.
17235 Newhope St Bldg B
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-4274
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.