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Novartis Consumer Health
Recall #F-1959-2013 · Initiated 2013-05-07
Product
Benefiber Fiber Supplement, Orange Natural Flavor, Non-Thickening Powder, Sugar Free, packaged in 5.7-oz. (35 servings) bottles, UPC 300670068356, 9.4-oz (58 servings) bottles, UPC 300670068585, and 18.7-oz. (115 servings) bottles, UPC 300670068158. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, Made in France.
Reason for recall
The products are being recalled due to the receipt of a relatively high number of consumer complaints.
Quantity affected
226,381 consumer units
Distribution
Product was distributed nationwide and included military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Panama and Belize.
Lot / code info
5.7-oz. (35 servings) bottles: 10100230; 9.4-oz. (58 servings) bottles: 10119358, 10121489, 10121490, 24596401, 24596402, 24680101, and 24767601; and 18.7-oz. (115 servings) bottles: 24596701.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Letter
Terminated
2014-11-26
Recalling firm
Novartis Consumer Health
10401 Hwy 6
Lincoln, NE 68517-9626
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.
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