The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-029-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Raritan Recalls Fiber Capsules Due to Possible C. Difficile Contamination

Raritan Pharmaceuticals is recalling Simply Right Healthcare 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 recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves C. difficile, a high-risk pathogen. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls involving significant pathogens or potential for serious injury are rated as Severe (4).

Plain-English summary

Raritan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is recalling Simply Right Healthcare Fiber Capsules, 100% Natural Psyllium Fiber, 400 capsules per bottle. The product is distributed by SAM'S West, Inc., in Bentonville, Arkansas, and carries UPC 0-78742-00524-9.

The recall is being conducted because of possible microbial contamination by C. difficile discovered in the raw material used to manufacture the product. The affected lots are 16273 (Exp 06/15), 16460, 16464, 16466, 16468, and 16469 (Exp 07/15). A total of 46,104 bottles were distributed nationwide.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should stop using the product and contact the distributor or retailer for a refund or replacement. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Simply Right Healthcare Fiber Capsules, 100% Natural Psyllium Fiber, Fiber Supplement, Fiber Laxative for Regularity, 400 capsules per bottle, Distributed by: SAM'S West, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, UPC 0-78742-00524-9.
Affected units
46,104

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 (8)

  • Lots 16273
  • Exp 06/15
  • 16460
  • 16464
  • 16466
  • 16468
  • 16469
  • Exp 07/15

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.

See all 12 products in this recall →