CLASS II Food recall · Reported 21 Feb 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Live Better Drug Free Black Elderberry Syrup recalled by Kingston Pharma
Kingston Pharma is recalling Live Better Drug Free Black Elderberry Syrup, distributed in 11 states. The recall was initiated on 29 Jan 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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-0796-2018
- FDA event ID
- 79084
- Recalling firm
- Kingston Pharma, Massena, NY
- Brand
- Live Better
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 29 Jan 2018
- FDA classified
- 12 Feb 2018
- Reported
- 21 Feb 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Packaging Defects
- Product category
- Herbal Supplements
Timeline
| 29 Jan 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 12 Feb 2018 | Classified by FDA | +14 days |
| 21 Feb 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Gas developing in sealed bottle.
Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.
Product as listed by the FDA
Live Better Drug Free Black Elderberry Syrup, 4 FL OZ (118 mL); DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, UPC 050428581186
Where it was distributed
CVS Distribution Centers in the following states: Alabama, Florida, Indian, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.
AlabamaFloridaMichiganNew JerseyNew YorkPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaTennesseeTexasVirginia
Stores named: CVS
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Gas developing in sealed bottle.
Which lots are affected?
KK170067; KK170070; K170071
Where was it sold?
CVS Distribution Centers in the following states: Alabama, Florida, Indian, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.
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 26 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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