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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.

Class I - Dangerous
Recalled: June 26, 2021 Yakult U.S.A. Dairy & Eggs

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot code 0601ST03; Best if used by Jul 07 and Jul 08, 2021
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Yakult U.S.A. Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Firm testing found trace levels of yeast in the product. Further investigation found the presence of Candida pelliculosa.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full 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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot code 0601ST03; Best if used by Jul 07 and Jul 08, 2021

Distribution:

Distributed in: CA, MD, VA, WI, NC, NY, GA, FL, WA

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: F-0771-2021

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