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Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings recalls Benefiber Healthy Shape Prebiotic Fiber Supplement and 1 more: foreign object

May 13, 2020 · Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallFiber prebiotic product potentially contaminated with small plastic pieces

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings
Location
Warren, NJ
Reported by FDA
May 13, 2020
Recall started
April 28, 2020
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Supplements and infant formula
Reason type
Foreign materialOther contamination

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Benefiber Healthy Shape Prebiotic Fiber Supplement, 500G UPC 886790018872
    Quantity: 29,844 bottles
    Codes: Lot: MP8B (EXP Sep2021)
  • Benefiber Prebiotic Fiber Supplement, packaged in the following ways 1) Net Wt. 500 g (17.6 oz) bottle. UPC 886790218302 and 2) Net Wt. 760 g bottle UPC 8886790211907
    Quantity: 170,340 bottles
    Codes: Lots: YT2Y (EXP Oct 2021), 7D6E (EXP Nov 2021), UV5C (EXP Oct 2021), 648H (EXP Nov 2021)

Where it was distributed

Distributed to the following US states: AR, CA, FL, HI, ID, IL, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, WA, and WI

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings recalled 2 products, including Benefiber Healthy Shape Prebiotic Fiber Supplement, 500G UPC 886790018872.

Why was it recalled?

Fiber prebiotic product potentially contaminated with small plastic pieces

What does Class II mean?

FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where was it sold or shipped?

Distributed to the following US states: AR, CA, FL, HI, ID, IL, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, WA, and WI

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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Sources

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