CLASS II Food recall · Reported 7 Feb 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Liquid L-Carnitine recalled by Jarrow Formulas

Jarrow Formulas is recalling Jarrow Formulas Liquid L-Carnitine, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 15 Jan 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot Number: JLC17131; Expiration date: 05/2019
Quantity recalled2853 units

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-0682-2018
FDA event ID
78967
Recalling firm
Jarrow Formulas, Los Angeles, CA
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
15 Jan 2018
FDA classified
30 Jan 2018
Reported
7 Feb 2018
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
Other Reasons
Product category
Vitamins

Timeline

15 Jan 2018Recall initiated by company
30 Jan 2018Classified by FDA+15 days
7 Feb 2018Published in enforcement report+8 days

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

Reason for recall

A higher than normal micro result was found at the six month time point for one lot of Liquid L-Carnitine.

Product as listed by the FDA

Jarrow Formulas Liquid L-Carnitine; 16 fl oz. (475 ml) bottle, dietary supplement; product number 102006; UPC 7 90011 02006 6; Vitamin B5 10 mg; L-Carnitine 1000 mg; Other ingredients: Purified water, xylitol, glycerin, citric acid, natural lemon-lime flavor, nisin (as a preservative). Distributed exclusively by Jarrow Formulas Los Angeles, CA.

Where it was distributed

Nationwide distribution

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Is Liquid L-Carnitine recalled?

Yes. Jarrow Formulas recalled Liquid L-Carnitine on 15 Jan 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0682-2018.

Why was it recalled?

A higher than normal micro result was found at the six month time point for one lot of Liquid L-Carnitine.

Which lots are affected?

Lot Number: JLC17131; Expiration date: 05/2019

Where was it sold?

Nationwide distribution

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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