Garden of Life Baby Organic Liquid Probiotic Formula Recall: Choking Hazard for Newborns
Garden of Life recalls Baby Organic Liquid probiotic formula (56ml) due to choking risk for newborns. Check lot numbers 5487617-550087 for affected products.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The product may pose a choking hazard to newborns due to the thickness of the liquid.
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What happened, in plain English
Garden of Life is recalling its Baby Organic Liquid probiotic formula for newborns because the thick liquid could cause choking. This is especially dangerous for infants under 1 year old who may not be able to swallow safely. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/20440-garden-of-life-baby-organic-liquid-probiotic-formula-recall-choking.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/20440-garden-of-life-baby-organic-liquid-probiotic-formula-recall-choking · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-3578-2017
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“Garden of Life Baby Organic Liquid Probiotic Formula Recall: Choking Hazard for Newborns.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/20440-garden-of-life-baby-organic-liquid-probiotic-formula-recall-choking. Based on FDA recall #F-3578-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-3578-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The formula is thicker than typical liquids, making it difficult for newborns to swallow safely. Newborns have underdeveloped swallowing mechanisms that could lead to choking if they ingest the product.
Who’s affected
Newborns and infants under 1 year old who have the recalled formula are most at risk. Parents or caregivers should check if their baby uses this product.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for lot numbers 5487617, 5487717, 5487817, or 550087 on the product label. The product is a 56 ml (1.9 fl oz) bottle with an expiration date of December 2018.
- Brand
Garden of Life- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for lot numbers 5487617, 5487717, 5487817, or 550087 on the bottle.
Stop Using if Choking Risk
If your baby has the recalled formula, stop using it immediately and consult a pediatrician.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “U.S. Nationwide.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 4 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe for older children?
The recall is specifically for newborns and infants under 1 year old. Older children are not affected.
What should I do if my baby chokes on this product?
If your baby chokes, call emergency services immediately and seek medical attention.
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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-3578-2017 (September 7, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-3578-2017 to see it in context.
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