Raritan Pharmaceuticals Recalls Wal-Mucil Plus Calcium Fiber Capsules
Raritan Pharmaceuticals is recalling Wal-Mucil Plus Calcium Fiber Capsules due to possible C. difficile contamination found in raw materials.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this recall as Class II. According to the rubric, an FDA Class II recall involving a significant pathogen like C. difficile falls under the 'Severe' category (Score 4), particularly given the potential for serious adverse health consequences associated with this specific bacterium.
Plain-English summary
Raritan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is recalling Wal-Mucil Plus Calcium Fiber Capsules, a dietary fiber supplement distributed by Walgreen Co. The recall involves 7,608 bottles of the 240-capsule product, identified by NDC 0363-0128-24 and UPC 3-11917-07656-0. The affected lots are 15085 (Exp 04/15), 15086, and 15087 (Exp 08/15), with Item number 586144.
The recall was initiated because of possible microbial contamination by C. difficile discovered in the raw material used to manufacture the product. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
The product was distributed nationwide. Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should stop using the product and contact their healthcare provider or the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Wal-Mucil Plus Calcium Fiber Capsules,100% Natural Fiber, 100% Natural Psyllium Seed Husk, Calcium/Dietary Fiber Supplement, 240 Capsules per bottle, Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, IL 60015-4616 www.walgreens.com, NDC 0363-0128-24, UPC 3-11917-07656-0.
- Manufacturer
- Raritan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Category
- Drug — Dietary Supplement
- Affected units
- 7,608
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 (6)
- Item 586144
- Lots 15085
- Exp 04/15
- 15086
- 15087
- Exp 08/15
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 12 recalled by Raritan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 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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