Recall alert: Probiotics sold at Walmart and Amazon for people, and elsewhere for pets
Probiotics for kids, adults, canines, felines, equines and swine were recalled Tuesday by Ozona Organics because they have the “potential to become contaminated with microbial growth.”
The people probiotics were sold under the brands Ozona Probiotics for Digestive Health and GoHealthy Probiotics. The over-the-counter drugs for cats, dogs, horses and pigs were sold as Ozona Organics Cat, Dog, Equine or Swine.
Ozona’s FDA-posted recall notice explained it found “high water activity in the formula that provides a potential for microbial growth, which may be harmful.”
No illnesses have been reported yet, the company said.
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As for exactly what’s recalled, all the Ozona Organics pet probiotics have been recalled. They were distributed from August 2021 through last month and sold on the Ozona website.
The recall covers human probiotics in lot Nos. 011122, exp. 11/1/23; 011228, exp. 12/28/23; 020810, exp. 8/10/24; 021115, exp. 11/15/24; 022023, exp. 12/15/24; 030115, exp. 1/15/25; and 030301, exp. 3/1/25.
Ozona Probiotics for Digestive Health were sold via the Ozona Organics website and Amazon.com. The GoHealthy probiotics were sold on the GoHealthy company website, Amazon.com and in Walmart brick-and-mortar stores.
While the notice tells buyers to throw out the probiotics, consumers should return them to the seller for a full refund.
If you have questions, call Ozona 325-203-4026, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern time.
This story was originally published August 2, 2023 at 8:33 AM.
