Ferrous Sulfate Liquid (Pharmatech) – Bacterial Contamination (2016)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Ferrous Sulfate Liquid, 16 oz./473 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement.
Brand
Pharmatech LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
UPC No. 005360650858, Lot No. 22461511 & 22461512, Exp. Date 10/2017, Lot No. 22461513 & 22461514, Exp. Date 11/2017, Lot No. 22461515 & 22461516, Exp. Date 12/2017, Lot No. 22461601 & 22461602, Exp. Date 02/2018, Lot No. 22461603 & 22461604, Exp. Date 04/2018, Lot No. 22461605 & 22461606, Exp. Date 05/2018.
Products Sold
UPC No. 005360650858; Lot No. 22461511 & 22461512, Exp. Date 10/2017; Lot No. 22461513 & 22461514, Exp. Date 11/2017; Lot No. 22461515 & 22461516, Exp. Date 12/2017; Lot No. 22461601 & 22461602, Exp. Date 02/2018; Lot No. 22461603 & 22461604, Exp. Date 04/2018; Lot No. 22461605 & 22461606, Exp. Date 05/2018.
Pharmatech LLC is recalling Ferrous Sulfate Liquid, 16 oz./473 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement. due to Recall initiated as a precautionary measure due to potential risk of product contamination with Burkholderia cepacia.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Recall initiated as a precautionary measure due to potential risk of product contamination with Burkholderia cepacia.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
FL, MI, MS, OH
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