Equate Fiber Therapy — Class II drug recall D-023-2013
Terminated recall by Raritan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., reported 2012-10-31, distributed nationwide. Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Product is being recalled due to possible microbial contamina
| Recall number | D-023-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Raritan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., East Brunswick, NJ, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-09-04 |
| Classified | 2012-10-25 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-10-31 |
| Terminated | 2014-10-07 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 183,141 bottles |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination, sterility |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 00681131779227 |
| NDC | 68163-0119-60 |
| Lot numbers | 06/15, 07/15, 15952, 16271, 16274, 16425, 16434, 16435, 16436, 16459, 16461, 16462, 16465 |
| Model numbers | 4091097 |
Product
Equate Fiber Therapy, 100% Natural Psyllium Husk Fiber, Fiber Laxative/Fiber Supplement, 160 capsules per bottle, Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, NDC 68163-119-60, UPC 6-81131-77922-7.
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.
Machine access
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