Pharmatech LLC

Recall #F-0259-2017 · Initiated 2016-08-08

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What happened

Pharmatech LLC is recalling Ferrous Sulfate Liquid dietary supplement bottles because they may be contaminated with bacteria called Burkholderia cepacia. This is a precautionary recall, meaning no illnesses have been confirmed yet.

Who is at risk

This recall primarily affects people with weakened immune systems, as Burkholderia cepacia can cause serious infections in these individuals; others are at lower risk.

What to do

If you have this product and live in Florida, Michigan, Mississippi, or Ohio, stop using it and contact Pharmatech LLC or your healthcare provider. Check your bottle to see if it matches the recalled product, and consider returning it to where you purchased it.

Product

Ferrous Sulfate Liquid, 16 oz./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

75,972 bottles

Distribution

FL, MI, MS, and OH.

Lot / code info

UPC No. 005360650858; Lot No. 22461511 & 22461512, Exp. Date 10/2017; Lot No. 22461513 & 22461514, Exp. Date 11/2017; Lot No. 22461515 & 22461516, Exp. Date 12/2017; Lot No. 22461601 & 22461602, Exp. Date 02/2018; Lot No. 22461603 & 22461604, Exp. Date 04/2018; Lot No. 22461605 & 22461606, Exp. Date 05/2018.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2024-09-23