Jarrow Formulas Inc Recall: A higher than normal micro result was found at the six month time point for one lot of Liquid L-Carnitine. - F-0682-2018

🇺🇸 United States

1. January 15, 2018 - Recall initiated
2. February 7, 2018 - Reported by source
3. July 10, 2018 - Recall terminated

Official source record

Agency

FDA

Dataset

FDA Food Enforcement (Recalls)

Recall number

F-0682-2018

Event ID

78967

Status

Terminated

Classification

Class II

Company

Jarrow Formulas Inc

Product description

Jarrow Formulas Liquid L-Carnitine; 16 fl oz. (475 ml) bottle, dietary supplement; product number 102006; UPC 7 90011 02006 6; Vitamin B5 10 mg; L-Carnitine 1000 mg; Other ingredients: Purified water, xylitol, glycerin, citric acid, natural lemon-lime flavor, nisin (as a preservative). Distributed exclusively by Jarrow Formulas Los Angeles, CA.

Quantity

2853 units

Reason

A higher than normal micro result was found at the six month time point for one lot of Liquid L-Carnitine.

Recall initiation date

January 15, 2018

Report date

February 7, 2018

Classification date

Not published in this source record

Termination date

July 10, 2018

Distribution pattern

Nationwide distribution

UPC, lot, and code information

Lot Number: JLC17131; Expiration date: 05/2019

Voluntary or mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification method

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Source last updated

Not tracked separately from the Public Health Trace retrieval date below

Public Health Trace retrieval date

July 18, 2026 ET

Responsible company: Jarrow Formulas Inc

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Retrieved by Public Health Trace: July 18, 2026 ET

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Status as reported: Terminated.

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