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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0796-2018/FDA enforcement
Kingston Pharma LLC·Dietary Supplements·Jan 29, 2018

Live Better Drug Free Black Elderberry Syrup, 4 FL OZ (118 ML)

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Gas developing in sealed bottle.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. 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 FDAINMore supplements

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameKingston Pharma LLC
Recalling firmKingston Pharma LLCMassena, NY, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 50428 58118 6
Lot / date codes
  • KK170067
  • KK170070
  • K170071
Distribution area
IN

CVS Distribution Centers in the following states: Alabama, Florida, Indian, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.

United States

Quantity affected13, 536 bottles
Recall initiationFDA report date: February 21, 2018
FDA recall numberF-0796-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Kingston Pharma LLC initiated this supplements recall on January 29, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: Gas developing in sealed bottle. The FDA report lists distribution as: CVS Distribution Centers in the following states: Alabama, Florida, Indian, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Gas developing in sealed bottle.

Live Better Drug Free Black Elderberry Syrup, 4 FL OZ (118 ML) was made or distributed by Kingston Pharma LLC in Massena, NY, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0796-2018, dated February 21, 2018.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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 UPC and lot code 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 Live Better Drug Free Black Elderberry Syrup, 4 FL OZ (118 ML) recall?

Kingston Pharma LLC recalled Live Better Drug Free Black Elderberry Syrup, 4 FL OZ (118 ML) in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0796-2018. Gas developing in sealed bottle.

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 Kingston Pharma 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-0796-2018. 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.