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FDA recall F-1275-2019 · Class III · reported 2019-04-17 · Terminated

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
Incorrect probiotic strain used in formulation which did not match product labeling.
Quantity
323 Packaged Cases
Distribution
One customer in IL and then to retail stores nationwide.
Firm location
CA, United States
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
First notice
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Recall started
2019-03-19
Terminated
2020-01-28
Code info
Pkg Numbers: 834627045 and 903727801; Expiration Dates: 06/20

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database (openFDA Food Enforcement, imported 2026-09). The FDA does not validate openFDA data for completeness or accuracy. This is a record of an enforcement action, not safety advice.

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