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FDA Food recall · Reported September 25, 2013

Benefibre, Orange Creme Chewables, 36ct and 100ct chewable tablet bottles. Foreign labeling: Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc, Mississauga, ON.

The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging.

Recall #
F-1907-2013
Affected scope
70,380 units
Initiated
August 6, 2013
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Novartis Consumer Health recalled Benefibre, Orange Creme Chewables, 36ct and 100ct chewable tablet bottles. Foreign label… - a low-severity action.

Benefibre, Orange Creme Chewables, 36ct and 100ct chewable tablet bottles. Foreign label… was recalled by Novartis Consumer Health in September 25, 2013. Reason: The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1907-2013 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Novartis Consumer Health issued this low-severity FDA Food recall-The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging..

Low
severity level
70K units
affected scope
Class III
classification
September 25, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1907-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-1907-2013) was formally reported on September 25, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 6, 2013. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Novartis Consumer Health is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Lincoln, NE. Federal records list the affected scope as 70,380 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distribution was made nationwide.. 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, 1 from FDA Food - 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

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified low severity.

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Severity

Low

Affected scope

70,380 units

Related Recalls

6

1 from same agency

Product description

Benefibre, Orange Creme Chewables, 36ct and 100ct chewable tablet bottles. Foreign labeling: Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc, Mississauga, ON.

Reason for recall

The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging.

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-1907-2013
Date reported September 25, 2013
Date initiated August 6, 2013
Recalling firm Novartis Consumer Health
Firm location Lincoln, NE
Affected scope 70,380 units
Distribution Distribution was made nationwide.

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

Scale of Impact

70,380 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

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (F-1907-2013) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status with FDA Food before acting, recall details can be updated.
  • 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?
Benefibre, Orange Creme Chewables, 36ct and 100ct chewable tablet bottles. Foreign labeling: Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc, Mississauga, ON.. Recalled by Novartis Consumer Health. Units affected: 70,380 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on September 25, 2013. Severity: Low. Recall number: F-1907-2013.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Distribution was made nationwide..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-1907-2013) 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 September 25, 2013. 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.