FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-026-2013

Product

Wal-Mucil 100% Natural Fiber, 100% Natural Psyllium Seed Husk, Fiber Laxative/Supplement, a)160 capsules per bottle (item #503663), and b) 320 capsules per bottle (Item #586143), Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, IL 60015-4616, www.walgreens.com, a) UPC 3-11917-08151-9, b) UPC 3-11917-07658-4

Affected lot / code info
Lots a) 15952, 16270,16425, Exp 06/15; b)16459, 16466, 16467, 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
56,808 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-026-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.