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FDA Food recall · Reported July 13, 2016

Baby Omega 3 Dietary supplement (in liquid form), 15 ml and 14 ml in glass bottle with dropper dispenser.

Some units of each lot may contain contaminants (elevated aerobic plate count) and do not meet acceptable visual appearance standards for the product.

Recall #
F-1617-2016
Affected scope
41,565 units
Initiated
September 21, 2015
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Zarbee's Naturals Inc. recalled Baby Omega 3 Dietary supplement (in liquid form), 15 ml and 14 ml in glass bottle with dr… - a low-severity action.

Baby Omega 3 Dietary supplement (in liquid form), 15 ml and 14 ml in glass bottle with dr… was recalled by Zarbee's Naturals Inc. in July 13, 2016. Reason: Some units of each lot may contain contaminants (elevated aerobic plate count) and do not meet acceptable vis…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1617-2016 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Zarbee's Naturals Inc. issued this low-severity FDA Food recall-Some units of each lot may contain contaminants (elevated aerobic plate count) and do not meet acceptable vis….

Low
severity level
42K units
affected scope
Class III
classification
July 13, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1617-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-1617-2016) was formally reported on July 13, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 21, 2015. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Zarbee's Naturals Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Draper, UT. Federal records list the affected scope as 41,565 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: Some units of each lot may contain contaminants (elevated aerobic plate count) and do not meet acceptable visual appearance standards for the product. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide to MN, IL, NJ and MI, further distributed nationwide. No foreign/VA/govt/military.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Low

Affected scope

41,565 units

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

Baby Omega 3 Dietary supplement (in liquid form), 15 ml and 14 ml in glass bottle with dropper dispenser.

Reason for recall

Some units of each lot may contain contaminants (elevated aerobic plate count) and do not meet acceptable visual appearance standards for the product.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Low (Class III)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-1617-2016
Date reported July 13, 2016
Date initiated September 21, 2015
Recalling firm Zarbee's Naturals Inc.
Firm location Draper, UT
Affected scope 41,565 units
Distribution Nationwide to MN, IL, NJ and MI, further distributed nationwide. No foreign/VA/govt/military.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

41,565 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Baby Omega 3 Dietary supplement (in liquid form), 15 ml and 14 ml in glass bottle with dropper dispenser.. Recalled by Zarbee's Naturals Inc.. Units affected: 41,565 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Some units of each lot may contain contaminants (elevated aerobic plate count) and do not meet acceptable visual appearance standards for the product.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on July 13, 2016. Severity: Low. Recall number: F-1617-2016.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide to MN, IL, NJ and MI, further distributed nationwide. No foreign/VA/govt/military..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-1617-2016) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Food, reported July 13, 2016. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.