Class III · Low risk
Psyllium Fiber
Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength; Listed active ingredient strength is inaccurate.
Equate Fiber Therapy
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Product is being recalled due to possible microbial contamination by C. difficile discovered in the raw material.
Cause type: Microbial contamination
Bacteria, mold, yeast or other microorganisms detected in the product. Contamination can occur from water systems, equipment or handling, and can cause infection. All microbial contamination recalls.
What was recalled
Equate Fiber Therapy, 100% Natural Psyllium Husk Fiber, Fiber Laxative/Fiber Supplement, 160 capsules per bottle, Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, NDC 68163-119-60, UPC 6-81131-77922-7.
Affected NDC
68163-0119-60
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Drug: Psyllium
Product details
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fiber laxative Psyllium Husk NDC 68163-0119 |
.52 g/1 | Capsule Oral |
Raritan Pharmaceuticals Inc | OTC |
- Recalling firm
- Raritan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- NDC code
- 68163-119-60
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-023-2013 · FDA notice
Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
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