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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedF-0512-2021/FDA enforcement
Now Health Group INC.·Food·Apr 28, 2021

Now 4x6 Acidophilus, 60 Capsules Per Retail Bottle

What you need to know

Class III

  • What happened

    Foreign capsules included in bottle. Undeclared ingredients.

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameNow Health Group INC.
Recalling firmNow Health Group INC.Bloomingdale, IL, United States
UPC / barcodes
7 33739 02920 1
Lot / date codes
  • lot 3186672 Best by 11/2022
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide via retailers, ecommerce, and wholesalers. International: Spain and Russia

United States

Quantity affected10, 235 bottles
Recall initiationFDA report date: May 26, 2021
FDA recall numberF-0512-2021

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Now Health Group INC. initiated this food recall on April 28, 2021. The FDA enforcement report states: Foreign capsules included in bottle. Undeclared ingredients. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide via retailers, ecommerce, and wholesalers. International: Spain and Russia.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Foreign capsules included in bottle. Undeclared ingredients.

Now 4x6 Acidophilus, 60 Capsules Per Retail Bottle was made or distributed by Now Health Group INC. in Bloomingdale, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0512-2021, dated May 26, 2021.

Why this is a Class III recall

Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.

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

Undeclared allergen

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, coughing, vomiting, abdominal pain or a drop in blood pressure. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency.

When symptoms may appear

Allergic reactions often begin within minutes to a few hours of eating the allergen.

Higher-risk groups

Anyone with a diagnosed food allergy, especially children, and people with a history of anaphylaxis or asthma.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy.
  2. 2If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services.
  3. 3Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.

For a severe allergic reaction, do not wait for a callback or refund process before seeking emergency care.

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 Now 4x6 Acidophilus, 60 Capsules Per Retail Bottle recall?

Now Health Group INC. recalled Now 4x6 Acidophilus, 60 Capsules Per Retail Bottle in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-0512-2021. Foreign capsules included in bottle. Undeclared ingredients.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy. If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services. Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.

Is the Now Health Group INC. 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-0512-2021. 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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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.