Fentanyl Citrate Recalled by Anazao Health Due to Fungal Contamination
Anazao Health is recalling Fentanyl Citrate products because environmental sampling detected Talaromyces rotundus, a fungus, indicating a lack of processing controls.
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, which corresponds to a 'Severe' rating under the rubric, particularly given the potential for significant injury from fungal contamination in a potent medication.
Plain-English summary
Coast Quality Pharmacy, LLC dba Anazao Health is recalling Fentanyl Citrate in all strengths, doses, and packaging. The recall is due to a lack of processing controls, as environmental sampling revealed 1 CFU (Colony Forming Unit) identified as Talaromyces rotundus, a fungus.
The affected products were filled on August 26, 2019, and dispensed between August 26 and August 29, 2019. The recall includes all lots remaining within their expiry date. The products were distributed nationwide in the U.S.
Consumers should stop using the recalled Fentanyl Citrate products and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for further instructions. The recall is classified as FDA Class II.
The recalled product
- Product
- Fentanyl Citrate in all strengths, all doses and all packaging, AnazaoHealth 5710 Hoover Blvd Tampa, FL 33634.
- Manufacturer
- Coast Quality Pharmacy, LLC dba Anazao Health
- Category
- Drug — Pharmaceutical
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 filled 08/26/2019 and dispensed 08/26-29/2019 remaining within expiry.
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 31 recalled by Coast Quality Pharmacy, LLC dba Anazao Health 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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