Recall issued on probiotic products for children, adults, and pets over potential health risks

In a recent announcement on August 01, 2023, Ozona Organics, LLC of Ozona, Texas, has issued a product recall for several of its probiotic drinks due to potential foodborne illness. The affected products include liquid probiotics for adults and toddlers, as well as probiotics for cats, dogs, pigs, and horses.

The products affected by this recall are:

1. Ozona Probiotics for Digestive Health (intended for human use) - 4-ounce and 16-ounce bottles.
2. GoHealthy Probiotics for Infants, Toddlers, and Kids - 2-ounce bottles.
3. GoHealthy Probiotics for Infants, Kids, Men, and Women - 4-ounce bottles.
4. Ozona Organics Probiotics for Dogs, Cats, Equine, and Swine (intended for animal use).

The Ozona Probiotics for Digestive Health and GoHealthy Probiotics for Infants, Toddlers, and Kids were distributed through Ozona Organics' website, and Amazon. The GoHealthy Probiotics for Infants, Kids, Men, and Women were also available at Walmart stores.

What are the health risks?

The reason for the recall is the potential for microbial growth in the products. Ozona Organics discovered that the formula in the affected products had high water activity, which could lead to microbial contamination. Such contamination poses a risk of foodborne illness, which may be harmful to consumers.

As of the announcement date, no illnesses related to the consumption of these products have been reported. However, as a precautionary measure, the company has issued a voluntary recall to ensure the safety of consumers.

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Here's what to do if you bought the product

The company has stated in the recall alert:

Consumers who have purchased any of the recalled products are urged not to consume them and instead they should dispose of the products immediately.

The lot numbers, manufacturing dates, and expiration dates of the affected products are crucial for identifying the recalled batches. Consumers can find the lot numbers on the back panel of the product labels. The following lot numbers apply to both the Ozona and GoHealthy products mentioned earlier:

• Lot Number: 011122, Manufacturing Date: 11/1/21, Expiration Date: 11/1/23
• Lot Number: 011228, Manufacturing Date: 12/28/21, Expiration Date: 12/28/23
• Lot Number: 020810, Manufacturing Date: 8/10/22, Expiration Date: 8/10/24
• Lot Number: 021115, Manufacturing Date: 11/15/22, Expiration Date: 11/15/24
• Lot Number: 022023, Manufacturing Date: 12/15/22, Expiration Date: 12/15/24
• Lot Number: 030115, Manufacturing Date: 1/15/23, Expiration Date: 1/15/25
• Lot Number: 030301, Manufacturing Date: 3/1/23, Expiration Date: 3/1/25

For the Ozona Organics Probiotics for Dogs, Cats, Equine, and Swine, the distribution dates for affected products were from August 2021 through July 2023. These products come in 4-ounce, blue glass bottles with droppers for dogs and cats, and 1-gallon, white plastic bottles with handles for equine and swine.

It's important to note that no other Ozona Organics or GoHealthy products or batches have been affected by this recall.

The company stated:

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this action represents to both our consumers and distributors.

We are working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on this voluntary recall and will cooperate with them fully.

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Sources used:

FDA.GOV