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Novartis Consumer Health
FDA recall F-1961-2013 · Class II · reported 2013-10-09 · Terminated
- Product
- Benefiber Fiber Drink Mix, Cherry Pomegranate, Sugar Free, packaged in 5.0-oz. boxes containing 24/0.21-oz. stick packs, UPC 300670107246. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622. Made in France.
- Reason
- The products are being recalled due to the receipt of a relatively high number of consumer complaints.
- Quantity
- 162,408/5.0-oz. (24-ct) boxes
- Distribution
- Product was distributed nationwide and included military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Panama and Belize.
- Firm location
- NE, United States
- Initiated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- First notice
- Letter
- Recall started
- 2013-05-07
- Terminated
- 2014-11-26
- Code info
- 10116609, 10118436, 10121279, 10121280, 10122653, 10122654, 10125466, and 10128711
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.