Benefiber Prebiotic Fiber (GSK) – Plastic Contamination (2020)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Benefiber Prebiotic Fiber Supplement, packaged in the following ways 1) Net Wt. 500 g (17.6 oz) bottle. UPC 886790218302 and 2) Net Wt. 760 g bottle UPC 8886790211907
Brand
Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lots: YT2Y (EXP Oct 2021), 7D6E (EXP Nov 2021), UV5C (EXP Oct 2021), 648H (EXP Nov 2021)
Products Sold
Lots: YT2Y (EXP Oct 2021), 7D6E (EXP Nov 2021), UV5C (EXP Oct 2021), 648H (EXP Nov 2021)
Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings is recalling Benefiber Prebiotic Fiber Supplement, packaged in the following ways 1) Net Wt. 500 g (17.6 oz) bott due to Fiber prebiotic product potentially contaminated with small plastic pieces. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Fiber prebiotic product potentially contaminated with small plastic pieces
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AR, CA, FL, HI, ID, IL, LA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026