Yakult Probiotic Drink (Yakult) – Yeast Contamination (2021)
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
Yakult Nonfat Probiotic Drink; Live and active Lactobacillus casei Shitota; 2.7 FL. OZ. (80 mL), 5 individual bottles per pack, 10 packs per case. Bottle UPC: 4520 8812 5 pack UPC: 6 99235 00100 7 Ingredients: Water, Sugar, Nonfat Milk, Glucose, Natural Flavors, Lactobacillus Casei Shirota.
Brand
Yakult U.S.A. Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot code 0601ST03, Best if used by Jul 07 and Jul 08, 2021
Products Sold
Lot code 0601ST03; Best if used by Jul 07 and Jul 08, 2021
Yakult U.S.A. Inc. is recalling Yakult Nonfat Probiotic Drink; Live and active Lactobacillus casei Shitota; 2.7 FL. OZ. (80 mL), 5 i due to Firm testing found trace levels of yeast in the product. Further investigation found the presence of Candida pelliculosa.. 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
Firm testing found trace levels of yeast in the product. Further investigation found the presence of Candida pelliculosa.
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
CA, FL, GA, MD, NY, NC, VA, WA, WI
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026