Now Foods recalls Protocol for Life Balance: label issue
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Recall at a glance
- Recalling company
- Now Foods
- Location
- Bloomingdale, IL
- Reported by FDA
- February 14, 2024
- Recall started
- January 10, 2024
- Risk class
- Class III
- Status (latest data we have)
- Terminated
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Category
- Other foods
- Reason type
- Labeling and quality
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.
- Protocol for Life Balance, Phosphatidyl Serine 300mg softgels, 50 count bottle, UPC 707359123922. NOW Foods, Phosphatidyl Serine 300mg softgels, 50 count bottle, UPC 733739023926.
Quantity: 12,051 bottles
Codes: Protocol Lot Number: 3309194 Best By 08/2025 Protocol Lot Number: 3316624 Best By 09/2025 NOW Lot Number: 3309243 Best By 08/2025 NOW Lot Number: 3316650 Best By 09/2025
Where it was distributed
Nationwide and exported to China, Kazakhstan, Czech Republic, Portugal, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia
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?
Now Foods recalled 1 product, including Protocol for Life Balance, Phosphatidyl Serine 300mg softgels, 50 count bottle, UPC 707359123922. NOW Foods, Phosphatidyl Serine 300mg….
Why was it recalled?
Amount of Phosphatidyl Serine in product is less than stated on the label
What does Class III mean?
FDA’s lowest-risk class: use of the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Where was it sold or shipped?
Nationwide and exported to China, Kazakhstan, Czech Republic, Portugal, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia
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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