FDA Food Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IIF-1961-2013

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.

Type
Food
Affected lot / code info
10116609, 10118436, 10121279, 10121280, 10122653, 10122654, 10125466, and 10128711
Quantity
162,408/5.0-oz. (24-ct) boxes

Why it was recalled

The products are being recalled due to the receipt of a relatively high number of consumer complaints.

Recalling firm

Firm
Novartis Consumer Health
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
10401 Hwy 6, Lincoln, Nebraska 68517-9626

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Product was distributed nationwide and included military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Panama and Belize.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-05-07
FDA classified
2013-09-30
Posted by FDA
2013-10-09
Terminated
2014-11-26
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-1961-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.