Novartis Consumer Health: Food Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: F-1959-2013)

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 Natural Flavor, Non-Thickening Powder, Sugar Free, packaged in 5.7-oz. (35 servings) bottles, UPC 300670068356, 9.4-oz (58 servings) bottles, UPC 300670068585, and 18.7-oz. (115 servings) bottles, UPC 300670068158. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, Made in France.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 7, 2013

Date Posted: October 9, 2013

Recall Number: F-1959-2013

Event ID: 65111

Reason for Recall:

The products are being recalled due to the receipt of a relatively high number of consumer complaints.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 226,381 consumer units

Code Information:

5.7-oz. (35 servings) bottles: 10100230; 9.4-oz. (58 servings) bottles: 10119358, 10121489, 10121490, 24596401, 24596402, 24680101, and 24767601; and 18.7-oz. (115 servings) bottles: 24596701.

Distribution Pattern:

Product was distributed nationwide and included military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Panama and Belize.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated