Class III · Low risk
Avicel DG
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification results obtained for conductivity.
Avicel RC-591 NF
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product: Out-of-specification results obtained for total aerobic microbial count (TAMC).
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
Avicel RC-591 NF (MCC/Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium) NF, bulk powder, 80.0 KG drum, Manufactured by: DuPont Nutrition USA, Inc., 1301 Ogletown Road, Newark, DE 19711
- Recalling firm
- DuPont Nutrition USA, Inc
- Origin
- DE, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0830-2021 · FDA notice
Treat this as urgent. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious harm. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches the recalled lots, do not take another dose before you have spoken to your pharmacist or prescriber - today, not next week. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
Other recalls by DuPont Nutrition USA, Inc
All 2021 recalls
Class III · Low risk
Avicel PH-200 NF
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification results obtained for conductivity.
Class III · Low risk
Avicel PH-102 NF
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification results obtained for conductivity.
Class III · Low risk
Avicel PH-101 NF
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification results obtained for conductivity.
Other microbial contamination recalls from 2021
All microbial contamination recalls
Class I · High risk
SENNA Syrup
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product
Class I · High risk
Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: presence of R. Pickettii bacteria
Class II · Moderate risk
NaturesPlus Advanced Therapeutics Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM Ultra Rx- Joint Cream
MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF NON-STERILE PRODUCT: microbial contaminant identified as Pluralibacter gergoviae.
Class II · Moderate risk
Betaxolol Ophthalmic Solution
Microbial Contamination of Sterile Products: Confirmed sterility failure identified during stability testing at the 12-month time point.
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