FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-023-2013

Product

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 lot / code info
Item Number: 4091097; Lots 15952, 16271, 16274, 16425, Exp 06/15; 16434, 16435, 16436, 16459, 16461, 16462,16465, Exp 07/15

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.

Recalling firm

Firm
Raritan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
E-Mail
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
8 Joanna Ct, N/A, East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816-2108

Distribution

Quantity
183,141 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-09-04
FDA classified
2012-10-25
Posted by FDA
2012-10-31
Terminated
2014-10-07
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-023-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.