Key Takeaway

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 by Yakult U.S.A. Inc. was recalled on June 26, 2021. The hazard: Firm testing found trace levels of yeast in the product. Further investigation found the presence of Candida pelliculosa.

FDA Food 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

Recalled: June 26, 2021 ~16,073 cases units affected F-0771-2021

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.

Hazard / Reason

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

Class II: Product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

Class II indicates the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. The probability of serious harm is considered remote.

Products Affected

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

Food

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

Food

Company Information

Yakult U.S.A. Inc.

Fountain Valley, CA, United States

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Distribution

CA, MD, VA, WI, NC, NY, GA, FL, WA

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