MARY RUTH ORGANICS: Organic Infants Liquid Probiotic Recalled for Bacterial Contamination

Agency Publication Date: November 19, 2021

Summary

MaryRuth's Organic Infants Liquid Probiotic (Unflavored) is being recalled after internal testing discovered the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Approximately 100,420,218 units are affected by this recall, specifically involving two specific lot numbers. Consumers who have purchased this dietary supplement for infants should immediately stop using it and return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The product is contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterium that can cause serious infections, particularly in infants or individuals with weakened immune systems. Exposure to this pathogen can lead to life-threatening complications if the bacteria enter the bloodstream or cause severe respiratory or urinary tract infections.

What You Should Do

Check your product packaging for MaryRuth's Organic Infants Liquid Probiotic, Unflavored (1 fl. oz. / 30 mL) with UPC 8 56645 00858 7.
Verify the lot number and expiration date on the bottle; affected products include Lot# 100420218 (Exp 4/2023) and Lot# 100520218 (Exp 5/2023).
Immediately stop using the product if it matches the affected lot numbers and expiration dates.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact MaryRuth Organics for further instructions regarding disposal and reimbursement.
Contact your healthcare provider or pediatrician if your infant has consumed this product and shows any signs of illness or infection.
For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Full refund for returned product

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Affected Products

Product: MaryRuth's Organic Infants Liquid Probiotic; Unflavored (1 fl. oz. / 30 mL)

UPC Codes:

856645008587

Lot Numbers:

100420218 (Exp 4/2023)

100520218 (Exp 5/2023)

Date Ranges: 4/2023, 5/2023

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 88956

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: MARY RUTH ORGANICS

Sold By: nationwide distribution

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: Lot# 100420218 = 23,223 Lot# 100520218 = 2,450

Distributed To: Nationwide

Agency Last Updated: February 18, 2022

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Summary

Risk

What You Should Do

Check your product packaging for MaryRuth's Organic Infants Liquid Probiotic, Unflavored (1 fl. oz. / 30 mL) with UPC 8 56645 00858 7.

Verify the lot number and expiration date on the bottle; affected products include Lot# 100420218 (Exp 4/2023) and Lot# 100520218 (Exp 5/2023).

Immediately stop using the product if it matches the affected lot numbers and expiration dates.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact MaryRuth Organics for further instructions regarding disposal and reimbursement.

Contact your healthcare provider or pediatrician if your infant has consumed this product and shows any signs of illness or infection.

For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.