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Novartis Consumer Health

FDA recall F-1959-2013 · Class II · reported 2013-10-09 · Terminated

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
The products are being recalled due to the receipt of a relatively high number of consumer complaints.
Quantity
226,381 consumer units
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
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.

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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