Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings recalls Benefiber Healthy Shape Prebiotic Fiber Supplement, 500G UPC 886790018872
Glaxosmithkline recalls Benefiber Healthy Shape Prebiotic Fiber Supplement (500g, UPC 886790018872) due to potential contamination with small plastic pieces. Consumers should check their product and contact the company for details.
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Fiber prebiotic product potentially contaminated with small plastic pieces
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What happened, in plain English
Glaxosmithkline is recalling Benefiber Healthy Shape Prebiotic Fiber Supplements that may contain small plastic pieces. This could pose a choking hazard if the plastic pieces are ingested. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/15754-glaxosmithkline-benefiber-healthy-shape-fiber-supplement-may-contain-plastic-pieces.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/15754-glaxosmithkline-benefiber-healthy-shape-fiber-supplement-may-contain-plastic-pieces · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0950-2020
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“Glaxosmithkline Benefiber Healthy Shape Fiber Supplement May Contain Plastic Pieces.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/15754-glaxosmithkline-benefiber-healthy-shape-fiber-supplement-may-contain-plastic-pieces. Based on FDA recall #F-0950-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0950-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The fiber supplement may contain small plastic pieces that could be ingested. If swallowed, these pieces could cause choking or internal injury. However, the risk is low as the product is designed for consumption and the plastic pieces are small.
Who’s affected
People who own or use the Benefiber Healthy Shape Prebiotic Fiber Supplement (500g, UPC 886790018872) are affected. Those with young children or those who consume large amounts of the product are at slightly higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Benefiber Healthy Shape Prebiotic Fiber Supplement', 500g, and UPC 886790018872. The lot number is MP8B with an expiration date of September 2021.
- Brand
Glaxosmithkline- Product
Benefiber Healthy Shape Prebiotic Fiber Supplement, 500G UPC 886790018872- Category
Food
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Distributed to the following US states: AR, CA, FL, HI, ID, IL, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, WA, and WI
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0950-2020 | Benefiber Healthy Shape Prebiotic Fiber Supplement, 500G UPC 886790018872; Lot: MP8B (EXP Sep2021) | 29,844 bottles |
| F-0951-2020 | Benefiber Prebiotic Fiber Supplement, packaged in the following ways 1) Net Wt. 500 g (17.6 oz) bottle. UPC 886790218302 and 2) Net Wt. 760 g bottle UPC 8886790211907; Lots: YT2Y (EXP Oct 2021), 7D6E (EXP Nov 2021), UV5C (EXP Oct 2021), 648H (EXP Nov 2021) | 170,340 bottles |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the UPC 886790018872 and lot number MP8B on the product label.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The product may contain small plastic pieces, which could pose a choking hazard if ingested. However, the risk is low as the product is designed for consumption.
What should I do if I have this product?
Check the product details and contact Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings for further instructions.
How can I tell if my product is recalled?
Look for the UPC 886790018872 and lot number MP8B with an expiration date of September 2021.
Contact Glaxosmithkline
We’ve drafted a message you can send Glaxosmithkline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0950-2020 — Glaxosmithkline Benefiber Healthy Shape Prebiotic Fiber Supplement, 500G UPC 886790018872 Hello, I own a Benefiber Healthy Shape Prebiotic Fiber Supplement, 500G UPC 886790018872 that is covered by recall F-0950-2020 from Glaxosmithkline. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0950-2020 (April 28, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0950-2020 to see it in context.
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