Benefiber Supplement (Novartis) – Consumer Complaints (2013)
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 fiber supplement stick packs, sugar free and taste free, packaged in the following configurations: (1) Benefiber Fiber Supplement, On-The-Go Stick Packs, Sugar Free, Clear & Taste-Free, packaged in 8.16-oz. boxes containing 68/0.12-oz. stick packs, UPC 300670176686. Distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ; (2) Benefiber Fiber Supplement, Taste Free, Sugar Free, packaged in 0.36-oz. foil packages containing 3/0.12-oz. stick packs, UPC 300670186036. Distrib
Brand
Novartis Consumer Health
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
68-ct. boxes - 25574002, 25515001, 25515002, and 25574001, all with exp. dates of 02/2014, 3-ct. packages - 26096201, exp. 07/2014, 26096203, exp. 07/2014, 26096202, exp. 07/2014, and 26248201, exp. 05/2014, 8-package clip pack - 26128701, exp. 07/2014, and 26128702, exp. 07/2014.
Products Sold
68-ct. boxes - 25574002, 25515001, 25515002, and 25574001, all with exp. dates of 02/2014; 3-ct. packages - 26096201, exp. 07/2014; 26096203, exp. 07/2014; 26096202, exp. 07/2014; and 26248201; exp. 05/2014; 8-package clip pack - 26128701, exp. 07/2014, and 26128702, exp. 07/2014.
Novartis Consumer Health is recalling Benefiber fiber supplement stick packs, sugar free and taste free, packaged in the following configu due to The products are being recalled due to the receipt of a relatively high number of consumer complaints.. 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 products are being recalled due to the receipt of a relatively high number of consumer complaints.
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