FLAVORx Sweetening Enhancer Recall: Microbial Growth Risk
FLAVORx recalls Sweetening Enhancer bottles with microbial growth detected in stability testing. Products sold between 2018-2019 may pose health risks. Consumers should check lot numbers and contact FLAVORx for details.
Lower-risk recall
FLAVORx Inc. has decided to recall the following product FLAVORx Sweetening Enhancer, which is a food additive used as a Pharmacy Compounding Material, because of subsequent testing of the product in there ongoing stability program indicated that there was microbial growth in their sweetening enhancer product.
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What happened, in plain English
FLAVORx is recalling Sweetening Enhancer bottles that showed microbial growth during stability testing. This could lead to food safety issues if used in pharmacy compounding. Affected products have specific lot numbers and expiration dates. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/20353-flavorx-sweetening-enhancer-recall-microbial-growth-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/20353-flavorx-sweetening-enhancer-recall-microbial-growth-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0428-2018
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“FLAVORx Sweetening Enhancer Recall: Microbial Growth Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/20353-flavorx-sweetening-enhancer-recall-microbial-growth-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0428-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0428-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product was found to have microbial growth during stability testing. This could lead to contamination in pharmacy compounding materials, potentially causing health risks if used in food or pharmaceutical applications.
Who’s affected
Pharmacy compounding users and food manufacturers who purchased the recalled Sweetening Enhancer bottles. Those using the product for pharmacy compounding are most at risk due to potential microbial contamination.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for bottles labeled 'Fillmaster Auto Sweetening Enhancer AQ, 4oz' with lot numbers 3281712, 4281712, 5181712, 8151712, or 8311712, all expiring by March 2019 or December 2018.
- Brand
FLAVORx- Category
Food
All 3 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
Thru out the United Sates and two foreign countries
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0427-2018 | FLAVORx Sweetening Enhancer , the product is packaged as follows: "Sweetening Enhancer AQ, 4oz & 1oz Bottles, Lot #161269 / Exp. Date 12/2018 "Sweetening Enhancer AQ, 4oz & 1oz Bottles, Lot #170361 / Exp. Date 03/2019 #100 per box 1oz bottles, #50 per box 4oz bottles Package type: Amber Glass Boston Round Bottles; "Sweetening Enhancer AQ, 4oz & 1oz Bottles, Lot #161269 / Exp. Date 12/2018 "Sweetening Enhancer AQ, 4oz & 1oz Bottles, Lot #170361 / Exp. Date 03/2019 | 24600 Bottles |
| F-0428-2018 | FLAVORx Sweetening Enhancer , the product is packaged as follows: Fillmaster Auto Sweetening Enhancer AQ, 4oz Bottle, Lot #3281712 / Exp. Date 12/2018 Fillmaster Auto Sweetening Enhancer AQ, 4oz Bottle, Lot #4281712 / Exp. Date 03/2019 Fillmaster Auto Sweetening Enhancer AQ, 4oz Bottle, Lot #5181712 / Exp. Date 03/2019 Fillmaster Auto Sweetening Enhancer AQ, 4oz Bottle, Lot #8151712 / Exp. Date 03/2019 Fillmaster Auto Sweetening Enhancer AQ, 4oz Bottle, Lot #8311712 / Exp. Date 03/2019 Fillmaster Auto Sweetening Enhancer AQ, 4oz Bottle, Lot #9011712 / Exp. Date 03/2019 #50 per box 4oz bottles Package type: Amber Glass Boston Round Bottles; Fillmaster Auto Sweetening Enhancer AQ, 4oz Bottle, Lot #3281712 / Exp. Date 12/2018 Fillmaster Auto Sweetening Enhancer AQ, 4oz Bottle, Lot #4281712 / Exp. Date 03/2019 Fillmaster Auto Sweetening Enhancer AQ, 4oz Bottle, Lot #5181712 / Exp. Date 03/2019 Fillmaster Auto Sweetening Enhancer AQ, 4oz Bottle, Lot #8151712 / Exp. Date 03/2019 Fillmaster Auto Sweetening Enhancer AQ, 4oz Bottle, Lot #8311712 / Exp. Date 03/2019 Fillmaster Auto Sweetening Enhancer AQ, 4oz Bottle, Lot #9011712 / Exp. Date 03/2019 | 420 bottles |
| F-0429-2018 | FLAVORx Sweetening Enhancer , the product is packaged as follows: Vet Sweetening Enhancer AQ, 2oz Bottle, Lot #161269 / Exp. Date 12/2018 Package type: Amber Glass Boston Round Bottles; Vet Sweetening Enhancer AQ, 2oz Bottle, Lot #161269 / Exp. Date 12/2018 | 2068 bottles |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Lot Number
Look for lot numbers 3281712, 4281712, 5181712, 8151712, or 8311712 on the bottle label.
Contact FLAVORx for Details
Reach out to FLAVORx directly for specific instructions on handling the recalled product.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 3 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0428-2018 (October 13, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0428-2018 to see it in context.
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