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Walgreens Probiotic 12.5 Billion Active Cultures Recalled by Merical, LLC Due to Incorrect probiotic strain used in formulation which did...

Date: March 19, 2019
Company: Merical, LLC
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Food)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Merical, LLC directly.

Affected Products

Walgreens Probiotic 12.5 Billion Active Cultures, 30 capsules; Dietary Supplement. Probiotic Blend 12.5 Billion CFU's L. rhamnosus HN001, L acidophilus La-14, L reuteri L.RE02. Other ingredients: Cellulose, Gelatin, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source)/ Item Number: 981914 Product Number: WGNS 981914 UPC Code: 311917191119 product contains L. acidophilus La-5 strain instead of L. acidophilus La-14 strain as stated on the label. Distributed by Walgreen Co, Deerfield, IL

Quantity: 323 Packaged Cases

Why Was This Recalled?

Incorrect probiotic strain used in formulation which did not match product labeling.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Merical, LLC

Merical, LLC has 4 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Food). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report