Novartis Consumer Health: Food Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: F-1962-2013)

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 Drink Mix, Kiwi Strawberry, Sugar Free, packaged in 5.0-oz. boxes containing 24/0.21-oz. stick packs, UPC 300670106249. 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-1962-2013

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: 152,016/5.0-oz. (24-ct) boxes

Code Information:

10114419, 10115003, 10118673, 10121091, 10121092, 10121093, 10121094, 10123826, 10125460, and 10125461

Distribution Pattern:

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

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated