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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-3578-2017/FDA enforcement
Garden of Life LLC·Dietary Supplements·Sep 7, 2017

Garden of Life, Baby Organic Liquid Probiotic Formula, 56 ML (1.9 FL OZ)

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    The product may pose a choking hazard to newborns due to the thickness of the liquid.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Stop taking the supplement. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then return it to the retailer or contact the manufacturer about a refund. Seek medical advice if you have concerns about exposure.

Recall closed · classified by the FDANationwide (US)More supplements

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameGarden of Life LLC
Recalling firmGarden of Life, LLCWest Palm Beach, FL, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Item number 102900, Lot #5487617, Exp. Date: 12/2018
  • Lot #5487717, Exp. Date: 12/2018
  • Lot #5487817, Exp. Date: 123/2018 and Lot #550087, Exp. Date 12/2018.
Distribution area
Nationwide

U.S. Nationwide.

United States

Quantity affected8, 475 units
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 11, 2017
FDA recall numberF-3578-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Garden of Life, LLC initiated this supplements recall on September 7, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: The product may pose a choking hazard to newborns due to the thickness of the liquid. The FDA report lists distribution as: U.S. Nationwide.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The product may pose a choking hazard to newborns due to the thickness of the liquid.

Garden of Life, Baby Organic Liquid Probiotic Formula, 56 ML (1.9 FL OZ) was made or distributed by Garden of Life, LLC in West Palm Beach, FL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-3578-2017, dated October 11, 2017.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Garden of Life, Baby Organic Liquid Probiotic Formula, 56 ML (1.9 FL OZ) recall?

Garden of Life LLC recalled Garden of Life, Baby Organic Liquid Probiotic Formula, 56 ML (1.9 FL OZ) in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-3578-2017. The product may pose a choking hazard to newborns due to the thickness of the liquid.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Stop taking the supplement. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then return it to the retailer or contact the manufacturer about a refund. Seek medical advice if you have concerns about exposure. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Garden of Life LLC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-3578-2017. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.