iFlora Kids Multi-Probiotic and iFlora 4-Kids Powder Dietary Supplements Recalled due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Consumers and Healthcare Professionals are informed by the US FDA that iFlora Kids Multi-Probiotic and iFlora 4-Kids Powder Dietary Supplements are recalled because they might contain the bacteria salmonella which can cause serious, and sometimes fatal, infections in young children and people with weakened immune system.

Background of iFlora Kids Multi-Probiotic and iFlora 4-Kids Powder Dietary Supplements

iFlora Kids Multi-Probiotic and iFlora 4-Kids Powder, by Sedona Labs, are dietary supplements. iFlora Kids Multi-Probiotic is promoted as containing age-appropriate probiotics plus prebiotics to support developing digestive and immune health.

iFlora Kids Multi-Probiotic has been sold via health food stores and internet retailers and iFlora 4-Kids Power via health care professionals.

FDA Alert on iFlora Kids Multi-Probiotic and iFlora 4-Kids Powder Dietary Supplements

A supplier of Sedona Labs for Galactooligosaccharide (GOS) recalled the ingredient due to potential salmonella contamination. Salmonella can cause serious, and sometimes fatal, adverse events in cases of young children and people with weakened immune system. Health complications include diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare cases more severe illnesses may occur including arterial infections, arthritis and endocarditis.

As a result certain lots are recalled. The affected lots are: 1074711, 1479611, 1640811, 1734411 distributed from 3/16/2011 to 5/3/2012.

FDA Recommendation on iFlora Kids Multi-Probiotic and iFlora 4-Kids Powder Dietary Supplements

“Consumers possessing these products should immediately discontinue their use. To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the iFlora Kids Multi-Probiotic or iFlora 4-Kids Powder.”

Contacting the FDA to report cases with iFlora Kids Multi-Probiotic and iFlora 4-Kids Powder Dietary Supplements

In case of detection of adverse events or side effects related to the use of iFlora Kids Multi-Probiotic and iFlora 4-Kids Powder Dietary Supplements, healthcare professionals and patients should report it to the FDA’s MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting program through any of the following ways:

The report can be completed and submitted Online at: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm

The form can be downloaded or requested by calling 1-800-332-1088, then completed and returned on the address indicated on the form

The completed form can be faxed to:  1-800-FDA-0178

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