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Novartis Consumer Health

FDA recall F-1960-2013 · Class II · reported 2013-10-09 · Terminated

Product
Benefiber Plus Heart Health Non-Thickening Powder, Sugar Free, packaged in 6.4-oz (48 servings) bottles, UPC 300673002487. 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
170,220/6.4-oz. (48 servings) bottles
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
10118915, 10118916, 10118917, 10118918, 10120338, 10120361, 10122590, 10122591, 10123950, 10126662, and 10127376

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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