FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0842-2018

Product

Preferred Plus Pharmacy Antacid Extra Strength (Aluminum Hydroxide 400mg, Magnesium Hydroxide 400mg, Simethicone 40 mg), packaged in 12 FL. OZ. (355 mL), Manufactured By: RIJ Pharmaceutical Corp.40 Commercial Avenue, Middletown, NY 10941, Distributed by: Kinray Inc. Whitestone, NY 11357 NDC 53807-158-12, UPC 353807158123

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 707007, Exp. 07/19

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Products are being recalled due to an out of specification total aerobic microbial count in a water sample.

Recalling firm

Firm
RIJ Pharmaceutical LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
40 Commercial Ave, N/A, Middletown, New York 10941-1444

Distribution

Quantity
5043 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-05-07
FDA classified
2018-06-08
Posted by FDA
2018-06-20
Terminated
2023-04-07
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0842-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.