VISALIA, CALIF. — Livia Global, Inc. issued a voluntary recall of two liquid probiotic products for pets, as well as several products for humans, due to potential contamination. The products may be contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa), a microorganism that can cause “life-threatening infection in immunocompromised individuals,” according to the company.

P. aeruginosa infections are typically limited to hospital settings, Livia Global added. Recalled products include all LiviaOne Nasal Probiotics with the lot code #010620-1 and best-by date of 8/2023, as well as the following products with the lot code #001004-1 and best-by date of 4/2023. These products were distributed across the United States through the company’s direct e-commerce website, Amazon and various retailers.

The list of recalled products includes:

  • LiviaOne Daily Probiotics 2oz (1,067 units)
    • UPC: 030915 107112
    • Ship dates: 04/16/2021 – 08/30/2021
  • LiviaOne Daily Probiotics 4oz (384 units)
    • UPC: 030915 107167
    • Ship dates: 07/09/2021 – 08/30/2021
  • LiviaOne Topical Spray Probiotics 4oz (571 units)
    • UPC: 030915 107105
    • Ship dates: 07/08/2021 – 07/30/2021
  • LiviaOne Nasal Probiotics 1oz (480 units)
    • UPC: 030915 107198
    • Ship dates: 04/21/2021 – 05/12/2021
  • LiviaOne Nasal Probiotics 1 oz (600 units)
    • UPC: 030915 107198
    • Ship dates: 07/14/2021 – 08/24/2021
  • LiviaOne Nasal Probiotics 1 oz (50 units)
    • Lot #010620-1
    • UPC: 030915 107198
    • Ship dates: 10/27/2021 – 11/25/2021
  • BioLifePet Probiotics for Cats (128 units)
    • UPC: 030915 107044
    • Ship dates: 05/05/2021 – 07/26/2021
  • BioLifePet Probiotics for Dogs (128 units)
    • UPC: 030915 107037
    • Ship dates: 05/05/2021 – 08/25/2021

The contamination was discovered during third-party lab testing. Livia Global stated no other lot codes, ship dates or LiviaOne products are affected by the recall. The company reported it has not received any direct complaints and has issued the recall “out of an abundance of caution.” BioLifePet Probiotics are the only pet-specific products included in the recall.

“We apologize for any concern or inconvenience this situation causes our customers and are here to support them,” said Deborah Moreno, chief operations officer at Livia Global. “Livia Global is dedicated to the safety, health and welfare of its customers above all else. We continue to invest in the safety and quality protocols to ensure we produce only the best products.”

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