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Food & Beverages/Dietary Supplements

Leader Advanced Probiotic Recalled for Incorrect Supplement Facts

Agency Publication Date: November 26, 2019
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Summary

Merical, LLC is recalling 442 cases of Leader Advanced Probiotic (30 capsules) because the product label lists an incorrect probiotic blend in the Supplemental Facts Panel. The recall affects bottles distributed to a customer in Ohio and then sold nationwide. Consumers who purchased this supplement should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of it.

Risk

The product label does not accurately reflect the specific probiotic strains contained in the blend, which could lead consumers to ingest different cultures than they intended for their dietary needs.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your bottle of Leader Advanced Probiotic (30 capsules) for the following identifying details: UPC Code 096295136654, Item Number CARD40359, and Product Number 907019.
  2. Verify the batch and expiration details: look for Batch Numbers 300-00027721 (Exp 08/2020) or 300-00027515 (Exp 04/2021) and Pkg Numbers 907727721 or 913327515.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Leader Advanced Probiotic with 6 Probiotic Strains and 20 billion Live Cultures (30 capsules)
Item Code:
CARD40359
907019
907727721
913327515
UPC Codes:
096295136654
Lot Numbers:
300-00027721 (Exp 08/2020)
300-00027515 (Exp 04/2021)

Incorrect Probiotic blend indicated in the Supplemental Facts Panel on product label.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 84302
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Merical, LLC
Sold By: retailers nationwide
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 442 cases
Distributed To: Nationwide

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