Pharmatech LLC

Recall #F-0265-2017 · Initiated 2016-08-08

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What happened

Pharmatech LLC is recalling CertaVite with Antioxidants dietary supplement bottles (8 oz.) as a precaution because the product may be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia, a bacteria that can cause infection. The recall affects about 110,000 bottles sold in Florida, Michigan, Mississippi, and Ohio.

Who is at risk

People with weakened immune systems, chronic lung disease, or open wounds are most at risk from this bacteria, though the risk to healthy individuals is generally low.

What to do

If you purchased this product in the affected states, stop using it and check your bottle for the product name and size. Contact Pharmatech LLC or your retailer for instructions on returning the product for a refund.

Product

CertaVite with Antioxidants, 8 oz./236 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

110,136 bottles

Distribution

FL, MI, MS, and OH.

Lot / code info

NDC No. 0904-5023-09; Lot No. 20471602, Exp. Date 01/2018; Lot No. 20471603 & 20471604, Exp. Date 02/2018; Lot No. 20471605 & 20171606, Exp. Date 03/2018; Lot No. 20471607, Exp. Date 04/2018; Lot No. 20471609, 20471611& 20471612, Exp. Date 05/2018.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2024-09-23