Drug Enforcement D-026-2013

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Product is being recalled due to possible microbial contamination by C. difficile discovered in the raw material.

Status

Terminated

Classification

Class II

Report Date

October 31, 2012

Termination Date

October 7, 2014

Product Information

Product description
Wal-Mucil 100% Natural Fiber, 100% Natural Psyllium Seed Husk, Fiber Laxative/Supplement, a)160 capsules per bottle (item #503663), and b) 320 capsules per bottle (Item #586143), Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, IL 60015-4616, www.walgreens.com, a) UPC 3-11917-08151-9, b) UPC 3-11917-07658-4
Product quantity
56,808 bottles
Reason for recall
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Product is being recalled due to possible microbial contamination by C. difficile discovered in the raw material.
Recall initiation reason
Initial firm notification
E-Mail
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Location & Firm

Recalling firm
Raritan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Address
8 Joanna Ct, N/A

United States
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Status date

Codes & Dates

Recall number
D-026-2013
Event ID
63384
Recall initiation date
September 4, 2012
Center classification date
October 25, 2012
Code info
Lots a) 15952, 16270,16425, Exp 06/15; b)16459, 16466, 16467, Exp 07/15
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