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Pharmatech LLC
Recall #F-0264-2017 · Initiated 2016-08-08
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Pharmatech LLC is recalling Liquid Vitamin C dietary supplement bottles (4 oz. size) because they may be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia, a bacteria that can cause illness. This is a precautionary recall affecting about 48,000 bottles sold in Florida, Michigan, Mississippi, and Ohio.
Who is at risk
Anyone who purchased this product could be affected, particularly people with weakened immune systems or existing lung conditions.
What to do
Stop using this product and do not consume it. Check if you have a bottle—the recall applies to 4 oz./118 mL Liquid Vitamin C from Pharmatech LLC. Contact the company or your retailer for instructions on how to return or discard the product safely.
Product
Liquid Vitamin C, 4 oz./118 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
48,024 bottles
Distribution
FL, MI, MS, and OH.
Lot / code info
UPC No. 005360160975; Lot No. 20331510 & 20331511, Exp. Date 12/2017; Lot No. 20331601 & 20331602, Exp. Date 03/2018.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Letter
Terminated
2024-09-23
Recalling firm
Pharmatech LLC
4131 SW 47th Ave Ste 1403
Davie, FL 33314-4036
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.