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FDA Food Moderate Class II Terminated

Yakult Nonfat Probiotic Drink; Live and active Lactobacillus casei Shitota; 2.7 FL. OZ. (80 mL), 5 individual bottles per pack, 10 packs per case. Bottle UPC: 4520 8812 5 pack UPC: 6 99235 00100 7 Ingredients: Water, Sugar, Nonfat Milk, Glucose, Natural Flavors, Lactobacillus Casei Shirota.

Reported: July 14, 2021 Initiated: June 26, 2021 #F-0771-2021

Product Description

Yakult Nonfat Probiotic Drink; Live and active Lactobacillus casei Shitota; 2.7 FL. OZ. (80 mL), 5 individual bottles per pack, 10 packs per case. Bottle UPC: 4520 8812 5 pack UPC: 6 99235 00100 7 Ingredients: Water, Sugar, Nonfat Milk, Glucose, Natural Flavors, Lactobacillus Casei Shirota.

Reason for Recall

Firm testing found trace levels of yeast in the product. Further investigation found the presence of Candida pelliculosa.

Details

Recalling Firm
Yakult U.S.A. Inc.
Units Affected
16,073 cases
Distribution
CA, MD, VA, WI, NC, NY, GA, FL, WA
Location
Fountain Valley, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Yakult Nonfat Probiotic Drink; Live and active Lactobacillus casei Shitota; 2.7 FL. OZ. (80 mL), 5 individual bottles per pack, 10 packs per case. Bottle UPC: 4520 8812 5 pack UPC: 6 99235 00100 7 Ingredients: Water, Sugar, Nonfat Milk, Glucose, Natural Flavors, Lactobacillus Casei Shirota.. Recalled by Yakult U.S.A. Inc.. Units affected: 16,073 cases.
Why was this product recalled?
Firm testing found trace levels of yeast in the product. Further investigation found the presence of Candida pelliculosa.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on July 14, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0771-2021.