PlainRecalls
FDA Food Moderate Class II Terminated

Benefiber Plus Heart Health Non-Thickening Powder, Sugar Free, packaged in 6.4-oz (48 servings) bottles, UPC 300673002487. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622. Made in France.

Reported: October 9, 2013 Initiated: May 7, 2013 #F-1960-2013

Product Description

Benefiber Plus Heart Health Non-Thickening Powder, Sugar Free, packaged in 6.4-oz (48 servings) bottles, UPC 300673002487. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622. Made in France.

Reason for Recall

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

Details

Recalling Firm
Novartis Consumer Health
Units Affected
170,220/6.4-oz. (48 servings) bottles
Distribution
Product was distributed nationwide and included military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Panama and Belize.
Location
Lincoln, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Benefiber Plus Heart Health Non-Thickening Powder, Sugar Free, packaged in 6.4-oz (48 servings) bottles, UPC 300673002487. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622. Made in France.. Recalled by Novartis Consumer Health. Units affected: 170,220/6.4-oz. (48 servings) bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
The products are being recalled due to the receipt of a relatively high number of consumer complaints.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on October 9, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1960-2013.