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Walgreens Probiotic 12.5 Billion Active Cultures, 30 capsules: FDA Recall F-1275-2019 Agency action: Mar 19, 2019 Record ID: F-1275-2019
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Walgreens Probiotic 12.5 Billion Active Cultures, 30 capsules, recall F-1275-2019
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Incorrect probiotic strain used in formulation which did not match product labeling.
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Status recorded in the archive Terminated
FDA recall classification Class III
Recall initiated by Voluntary: Firm initiated
Report date Apr 17, 2019
Termination date in the archive Jan 28, 2020
Source checked Jul 16, 2026
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Sources, dates, and coverage → What is affected 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 Company Merical, LLC Lot / identifier Pkg Numbers: 834627045 and 903727801; Expiration Dates: 06/20 Market / distribution One customer in IL and then to retail stores nationwide. Quantity reported 323 Packaged Cases What is affected 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 Company Merical, LLC Lot / identifier Pkg Numbers: 834627045 and 903727801; Expiration Dates: 06/20 Market / distribution One customer in IL and then to retail stores nationwide. 