Benefiber Orange Creme Chewables (Novartis) – illegible packaging (2013)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Benefiber, Fiber Supplement, Orange Creme Chewables, Sugar Free, 36ct and 100ct chewable tablet bottles. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc, Parsippany, NJ.
Brand
Novartis Consumer Health
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Number and Expiration date (36ct bottle): 10117915, 5/31/2014, 10118335, 7/31/2014, 10120615, 9/30/2014, 10110703A 3/31/2014. (100ct bottle): 10110706, 2/28/2014, 10112140, 2/28/2014, 10113261, 5/31/2014, 10116530, 5/31/2014, 10120059, 7/31/2014, 10120616, 8/31/2014, 10125996, 9/30/2014 and 10109551, 3/31/2015.
Products Sold
Lot Number and Expiration date (36ct bottle): 10117915, 5/31/2014; 10118335, 7/31/2014; 10120615, 9/30/2014; 10110703A 3/31/2014. (100ct bottle): 10110706, 2/28/2014; 10112140, 2/28/2014; 10113261, 5/31/2014; 10116530, 5/31/2014; 10120059, 7/31/2014; 10120616, 8/31/2014; 10125996, 9/30/2014 and 10109551, 3/31/2015.
Novartis Consumer Health is recalling Benefiber, Fiber Supplement, Orange Creme Chewables, Sugar Free, 36ct and 100ct chewable tablet bott due to The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging.. 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
The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging.
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 noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026