Zinc Oxide Powder (Zochem) – contamination concern (2016)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Zinc Oxide Powder (API) used in the manufacturing of dietary supplements .
Brand
Zochem Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot # 700785, expiration date: 07/19/2017 (manufactured 07/20/15) - US Lot #700804, expiration date: 07/28/2017 (manufactured 07/29/15) - US Lot# 700792, expiration date: 07/22/2017 (manufactured 07/23/15) - Canada
Products Sold
Lot # 700785; expiration date: 07/19/2017 (manufactured 07/20/15) - US Lot #700804; expiration date: 07/28/2017 (manufactured 07/29/15) - US Lot# 700792; expiration date: 07/22/2017 (manufactured 07/23/15) - Canada
Zochem Inc. is recalling Zinc Oxide Powder (API) used in the manufacturing of dietary supplements . due to ZoChem Inc. received a complaint from a customer who noticed black specs of contamination in one specific lot (#700792) of product (zinc oxide) that . 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
ZoChem Inc. received a complaint from a customer who noticed black specs of contamination in one specific lot (#700792) of product (zinc oxide) that they received, an investigation by ZoChem Inc. was launched . The retained sample representing this lot was analyzed and the contaminant was determined to be iron. The issue is potentially present in two other lots (#700785 & 700804) produced
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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As reported by FDA
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