Novartis Consumer Health: Food Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: F-1904-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Benefiber, Fiber Supplement, Orange Creme Chewables, Sugar Free, 36ct and 100ct chewable tablet bottles. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc, Parsippany, NJ.

Product Classification:

Class III

Date Initiated: August 6, 2013

Date Posted: September 25, 2013

Recall Number: F-1904-2013

Event ID: 66013

Reason for Recall:

The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 165,480 units

Code Information:

Lot Number and Expiration date (36ct bottle): 10117915, 5/31/2014; 10118335, 7/31/2014; 10120615, 9/30/2014; 10110703A 3/31/2014. (100ct bottle): 10110706, 2/28/2014; 10112140, 2/28/2014; 10113261, 5/31/2014; 10116530, 5/31/2014; 10120059, 7/31/2014; 10120616, 8/31/2014; 10125996, 9/30/2014 and 10109551, 3/31/2015.

Distribution Pattern:

Distribution was made nationwide.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated