Bestco, Inc. Recall: A packaging revision and lack of revision to the corresponding packaging batch record caused the labeling for the firm's Signature Care brand Calcium Chews dietary supplement to declare a higher level of Vitamin D than the product actually contained. The bag declares 25 mcg (1000 IU) of Vitamin D. The product actually contains 12.5 mcg (500 IU) of Vitamin D. - F-1013-2018

United States

TerminatedClass III

Company: Bestco, Inc.
Product: Signature Care Calcium Chews; Dietary Supplement; 500 mg Cal…
Recall date: March 27, 2018
Terminated: October 6, 2023
Source: FDA

Reason for recall

A packaging revision and lack of revision to the corresponding packaging batch record caused the labeling for the firm's Signature Care brand Calcium Chews dietary supplement to declare a higher level of Vitamin D than the product actually contained. The bag declares 25 mcg (1000 IU) of Vitamin D. The product actually contains 12.5 mcg (500 IU) of Vitamin D.

March 27, 2018 - Recall initiated
April 18, 2018 - Reported by source
October 6, 2023 - Recall terminated

Recalled products
Product description	UPC	Quantity	Lot / code information
Signature Care Calcium Chews; Dietary Supplement; 500 mg Calcium; 25 mcg Vitamin D; Chocolate; 100 chews; Serving Size 1 chew;	Not published in this source record	3300 Cases (3 bags per case) - total of 9900 bags	UPC Code: 0-21130-78686; Lot Codes: 7263AG6 - Expiration: 09/2019; 7282AG3 - Expiration 10/2019; 7289AG1 - Expiration 10/2019.

Distribution

Nationwide

Official source record

Agency: FDA
Dataset: FDA Food Enforcement (Recalls)
Recall number: F-1013-2018
Event ID: 79664
Status: Terminated
Classification: Class III
Company: Bestco, Inc.
Product description: Signature Care Calcium Chews; Dietary Supplement; 500 mg Calcium; 25 mcg Vitamin D; Chocolate; 100 chews; Serving Size 1 chew;
Quantity: 3300 Cases (3 bags per case) - total of 9900 bags
Reason: A packaging revision and lack of revision to the corresponding packaging batch record caused the labeling for the firm's Signature Care brand Calcium Chews dietary supplement to declare a higher level of Vitamin D than the product actually contained. The bag declares 25 mcg (1000 IU) of Vitamin D. The product actually contains 12.5 mcg (500 IU) of Vitamin D.
Recall initiation date: March 27, 2018
Report date: April 18, 2018
Classification date: Not published in this source record
Termination date: October 6, 2023
Distribution pattern: Nationwide
UPC, lot, and code information: UPC Code: 0-21130-78686; Lot Codes: 7263AG6 - Expiration: 09/2019; 7282AG3 - Expiration 10/2019; 7289AG1 - Expiration 10/2019.
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: Bestco, Inc.

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