Pharmatech LLC

Recall #F-0254-2017 · Initiated 2016-08-08

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What happened

Pharmatech LLC is recalling Virtrate-2, a sodium citrate dietary supplement, because it may be contaminated with a bacteria called Burkholderia cepacia. The company is doing this as a precaution, though no illnesses have been reported.

Who is at risk

People with weakened immune systems, cystic fibrosis, or chronic lung conditions are at higher risk from this bacteria, though the general public could also be affected.

What to do

Stop using this product if you have it and check the label to see if it matches the recall (16oz/473mL bottles distributed in FL, MI, MS, or OH). Contact Pharmatech LLC or your healthcare provider if you have questions or have already consumed the product.

Product

Virtrate-2, Sodium Citrate-Citric Acid, 16oz./473 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement.

Reason for recall

Recall initiated as a precautionary measure due to potential risk of product contamination with Burkholderia cepacia.

Quantity affected

34,612 bottles

Distribution

FL, MI, MS, and OH.

Lot / code info

NDC No. 69543-367-16; Lot No. 28601502, Exp. Date 11/2017; Lot No. 28601601, Exp. Date 01/2018; Lot No. 28601602, Exp. Date 03/2018; Lot No. 28601603, Exp. Date 06/2018; Lot No. 28601604, Exp. Date 06/2018.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2024-09-23