Rugby Senexon Liquid Recalled for Microbial Contamination
Pharmatech LLC is recalling Rugby Senexon Liquid due to microbial contamination, including yeast and potential B. cepacia.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Drugs): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves potential B. cepacia contamination, a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.
Plain-English summary
Pharmatech LLC is recalling Rugby Senexon Liquid Natural Vegetable Stimulant (Sennosides) 8.8 mg, 8 fl oz (237 mL) plastic bottles. The product is also labeled as Major Senna Syrup Natural Vegetable Laxative. The recall is due to microbial contamination of the non-sterile product, specifically the presence of yeast and potential B. cepacia contamination.
The affected product is distributed by Rugby Laboratories and Major Pharmaceuticals in Livonia, MI. The recall includes all lots remaining within their expiration dates. The source text does not specify the total number of units recalled or the specific distribution states beyond Michigan.
Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. The source text does not provide specific contact information for the recalling firm or instructions for disposal.
The recalled product
- Product
- Rugby Senexon Liquid Natural Vegetable Stimulant,(Sennosides) 8.8 mg, 8 fl oz (237 mL) plastic bottles, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, 17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 --- NDC 0536-1000-59 ; ALSO LABELED AS Major Senna Syrup Natural Vegetable…
- Manufacturer
- Pharmatech LLC
- Category
- Drug — Laxative
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- All lots remaining within expiry.
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by Pharmatech LLC under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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