Pharmatech LLC

Recall #F-0261-2017 · Initiated 2016-08-08

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What happened

Pharmatech LLC is recalling a liquid multivitamin with iron supplement because it may be contaminated with a type of bacteria called Burkholderia cepacia. This is a precautionary recall, meaning the contamination was found during testing, not from any confirmed illnesses.

Who is at risk

This is primarily a concern for people with weakened immune systems, chronic lung conditions, or cystic fibrosis, though healthy people should also avoid using contaminated products.

What to do

If you purchased this product in Florida, Michigan, Mississippi, or Ohio, stop using it immediately. Check your bottle for the product name and lot number, then contact Pharmatech LLC or your retailer about a refund or replacement.

Product

Polyvitamin Liquid with Iron, 50 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

201,784 bottles

Distribution

FL, MI, MS, and OH.

Lot / code info

UPC No. 005360710801; Lot No. 21021510, Exp. Date 07/2017; Lot No. 21021601, Exp. Date 01/2018; Lot No. 21021602, Exp. Date 02/2018; Lot No. 21021604, Exp. Date 05/2016.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2024-09-23