Benefibre 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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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Benefibre, Orange Creme Chewables, 36ct and 100ct chewable tablet bottles. Foreign labeling: Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc, Mississauga, ON.
Brand
Novartis Consumer Health
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Number and Expiration date 36ct bottle: 10101294, 12/31/2013, 10114155, 4/30/2014 100ct bottle: 10097346, 8/31/2013, 10104669, 12/31/2013, 10117018, 1/31/2014, 10117019, 4/30/2014, 10120625, 8/31/2014.
Products Sold
Lot Number and Expiration date 36ct bottle: 10101294, 12/31/2013; 10114155, 4/30/2014 100ct bottle: 10097346,8/31/2013;10104669,12/31/2013;10117018,1/31/2014;10117019, 4/30/2014;10120625,8/31/2014.
Novartis Consumer Health is recalling Benefibre, Orange Creme Chewables, 36ct and 100ct chewable tablet bottles. Foreign labeling: Novart 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