MODERATE RISK
Terminated
F-0771-2021
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.
Recalled by Yakult U.S.A. Inc.
Classification
Class II — Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose only a slight threat of a serious nature.
Reason for Recall
Firm testing found trace levels of yeast in the product. Further investigation found the presence of Candida pelliculosa.
Product Details
Product Quantity
16,073 cases
Product Type
Food
Code Info
Lot code 0601ST03; Best if used by Jul 07 and Jul 08, 2021
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution & Geography
Distribution Pattern
CA, MD, VA, WI, NC, NY, GA, FL, WA
Company Location
Fountain Valley, CA, 92708-4274
Timeline
Report Date
07/14/2021
Recall Initiated
06/26/2021
Classification Date
07/08/2021
Termination Date
09/20/2021
Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — FDA Recalls
Last updated: August 29, 2026
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