Merical, LLC

Recall #F-1275-2019 · Initiated 2019-03-19

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 for recall

Incorrect probiotic strain used in formulation which did not match product labeling.

Quantity affected

323 Packaged Cases

Distribution

One customer in IL and then to retail stores nationwide.

Lot / code info

Pkg Numbers: 834627045 and 903727801; Expiration Dates: 06/20

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit