Benefiber fiber supplement stick packs, sugar free and taste free, packaged in the following configurations: (1) Benefiber Fiber Supplement, On-The-Go Stick Packs, Sugar Free, Clear & Taste-Free, packaged in 8.16-oz. boxes containing 68/0.12-oz. stick packs, UPC 300670176686. Distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ; (2) Benefiber Fiber Supplement, Taste Free, Sugar Free, packaged in 0.36-oz. foil packages containing 3/0.12-oz. stick packs, UPC 300670186036. Distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ; (3) Benefiber Fiber Supplement, Taste Free, Sugar Free, packaged in 0.36-oz. foil packages containing 3/0.12-oz. stick packs, 8/0.36-oz. foil packages clipped together on a strip, UPC 300679110766. Distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ;
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: 68-ct. boxes - 25574002, 25515001, 25515002, and 25574001, all with exp. dates of 02/2014; 3-ct. packages - 26096201, exp. 07/2014; 26096203, exp. 07/2014; 26096202, exp. 07/2014; and 26248201; exp. 05/2014; 8-package clip pack - 26128701, exp. 07/2014, and 26128702, exp. 07/2014.
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- 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:
- Novartis Consumer Health
- Reason for Recall:
- The products are being recalled due to the receipt of a relatively high number of consumer complaints.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Benefiber fiber supplement stick packs, sugar free and taste free, packaged in the following configurations: (1) Benefiber Fiber Supplement, On-The-Go Stick Packs, Sugar Free, Clear & Taste-Free, packaged in 8.16-oz. boxes containing 68/0.12-oz. stick packs, UPC 300670176686. Distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ; (2) Benefiber Fiber Supplement, Taste Free, Sugar Free, packaged in 0.36-oz. foil packages containing 3/0.12-oz. stick packs, UPC 300670186036. Distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ; (3) Benefiber Fiber Supplement, Taste Free, Sugar Free, packaged in 0.36-oz. foil packages containing 3/0.12-oz. stick packs, 8/0.36-oz. foil packages clipped together on a strip, UPC 300679110766. Distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ;
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
68-ct. boxes - 25574002, 25515001, 25515002, and 25574001, all with exp. dates of 02/2014; 3-ct. packages - 26096201, exp. 07/2014; 26096203, exp. 07/2014; 26096202, exp. 07/2014; and 26248201; exp. 05/2014; 8-package clip pack - 26128701, exp. 07/2014, and 26128702, exp. 07/2014.
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: F-1591-2014
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