Yakult U.S.A. Inc.: Food Recall in 2021 - (Recall #: F-0771-2021)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2021.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Yakult Nonfat Probiotic Drink; Live and active Lactobacillus casei Shitota; 2.7 FL. OZ. (80 mL), 5 individual bottles per pack, 10 packs per case. Bottle UPC: 4520 8812 5 pack UPC: 6 99235 00100 7 Ingredients: Water, Sugar, Nonfat Milk, Glucose, Natural Flavors, Lactobacillus Casei Shirota.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 26, 2021

Date Posted: July 14, 2021

Recall Number: F-0771-2021

Event ID: 88204

Reason for Recall:

Firm testing found trace levels of yeast in the product. Further investigation found the presence of Candida pelliculosa.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 16,073 cases

Code Information:

Lot code 0601ST03; Best if used by Jul 07 and Jul 08, 2021

Distribution Pattern:

CA, MD, VA, WI, NC, NY, GA, FL, WA

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated