CLASS II Food recall · Reported 15 Nov 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Harmless Coconut Probiotics Original recalled by Harmless Harvest

Harmless Harvest is recalling Harmless Coconut Probiotics Original, distributed in California, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island. The recall was initiated on 30 Oct 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesUse By Dates between and including 03OCT17 thru 21NOV1
Quantity recalled28,842 bottles

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0349-2018
FDA event ID
78424
Recalling firm
Harmless Harvest, San Francisco, CA
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
30 Oct 2017
FDA classified
17 Nov 2017
Reported
15 Nov 2017
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Mold
Product category
Probiotics

Timeline

30 Oct 2017Recall initiated by company
15 Nov 2017Published in enforcement report+16 days
17 Nov 2017Classified by FDA+2 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Recall of four varieties of Probiotic drinks due to premature spoilage. Testing has identified Candida lusitaniae as the predominate microorganism as the cause of spoilage.

Product as listed by the FDA

Harmless Coconut Probiotics Original; Coconut Cultured Beverage; UPC 859078-002542; Keep refrigerated 11 lf. oz. HDPE Bottle Ingredients: Organic Coconut Water, Water, Organic Coconut Meat, Organic Cane Sugar, live and active cultures. Harmless Harvest

Where it was distributed

MN, NJ, CA, OR, RI

CaliforniaMinnesotaNew JerseyOregonRhode Island

Questions about this recall

Is Harmless Coconut Probiotics Original recalled?

Yes. Harmless Harvest recalled Harmless Coconut Probiotics Original on 30 Oct 2017. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0349-2018.

Why was it recalled?

Recall of four varieties of Probiotic drinks due to premature spoilage. Testing has identified Candida lusitaniae as the predominate microorganism as the cause of spoilage.

Which lots are affected?

Use By Dates between and including 03OCT17 thru 21NOV1

Where was it sold?

MN, NJ, CA, OR, RI

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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