The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0577-2016·Announced 2016-01-27

Energique Joint Pain Spray Recalled for Microbial Contamination

Grato Holdings is recalling Energique Joint Pain & Stiffness Relief Topical Spray due to microbial contamination. Testing revealed out-of-specification results for total aerobic microbiological count.

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. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are assigned a score of 4 (Severe), particularly when involving significant contamination risks like microbial counts.

Plain-English summary

Grato Holdings, Inc. is recalling 224 bottles of Energique, Homeopathic Remedy, Joint Pain & Stiffness Relief, Topical Spray, 1 fl oz (30 ml) bottles. The product is also labeled as Liddell Laboratories, Joint Pain & Stiffness Relief, Topical Homeopathic Spray, and peaceful mountain, Joint Pain & Stiffness Relief, homeopathic spray. The specific lot number is G9471.

The recall was initiated because testing revealed out-of-specification results for total aerobic microbiological count, indicating microbial contamination of the non-sterile product. The agency has classified this recall as Class II.

The affected product was distributed nationwide as well as to Guatemala and Canada. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
Energique, Homeopathic Remedy, Joint Pain & Stiffness Relief, Topical Spray, 1 fl oz (30 ml) bottles, NDC 44911-0133-1, Dist. by Energique, Inc., Woodbine, IA; ALSO LABELED AS --- Liddell Laboratories, Joint Pain & Stiffness Relief, Topical Homeopathic Spray, NDC 50845-0218-1, Di
Affected units
224

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)

  • Lot: G9471

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Grato Holdings, 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 6 products in this recall →