Drug recall D-023-2013

Class II Terminated reported Oct 31, 2012

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.

Lots and codes

Item Number: 4091097; Lots 15952, 16271, 16274, 16425, Exp 06/15; 16434, 16435, 16436, 16459, 16461, 16462,16465, Exp 07/15

Recall details

Recalling firm
Raritan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., East Brunswick, NJ
Quantity
183,141 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
September 4, 2012
Terminated
October 7, 2014

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