The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0498-2016·Announced 2015-12-09

Life Science Pharmacy Recalls BI-EST Lozenges Due to Penicillin Contamination

Life Science Pharmacy Inc. is recalling BI-EST Lozenges because they may be contaminated with penicillin. The recall covers all lots distributed nationwide.

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 agency classification is FDA Class II, and the rubric specifies that FDA Class II recalls with potential for significant injury (such as penicillin contamination) are rated as Severe.

Plain-English summary

Life Science Pharmacy Inc. is recalling BI-EST Lozenges, a prescription compounded product, due to potential cross-contamination with penicillin. The recall includes all lots of the product.

The product was distributed nationwide. The source text does not specify the number of units affected or the specific dates of distribution.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
BI-EST Lozenges, Rx, compounded by Life Science Pharmacy Inc., Harriman, NY
Manufacturer
Life Science Pharmacy Inc
Category
Drug — Compounded Prescription
Hazard

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 23 recalled by Life Science Pharmacy 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 23 products in this recall →

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