The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0777-2019·Announced 2019-03-20

King Bio Recalls Sore Throat Spray Due to Microbial Contamination

King Bio Inc. is recalling Dr. King's SafeCare Rx Sore Throat & Laryngitis spray due to microbial contamination. The affected product was distributed in the U.S., Canada, and Australia.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which is defined as a situation where use of or exposure to a violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

King Bio Inc. is recalling 340 bottles of Dr. King's SafeCare Rx Sore Throat & Laryngitis, 2 fl. oz. (59 mL). The recall is due to microbial contamination. The product is identified by NDC 57955-0137-2 and UPC 357955005827.

The affected lots are 072815M (Exp. 07/18), 031016K (Exp. 03/19), and 030718H (Exp. 03/20). The product was distributed nationwide in the U.S.A., as well as in Canada and Australia.

Consumers should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and expiration dates. If the product matches the recalled description, it should be returned to the point of purchase or disposed of according to local regulations.

The recalled product

Product
Dr. King's SafeCare Rx Sore Throat & Laryngitis, 2 fl. oz. (59 mL), King Bio, Inc., 3 Westside Drive, Asheville, NC 28806 USA, UPC 357955005827, NDC 57955-0137-2
Manufacturer
King Bio Inc.
Category
Drug — Topical / OTC
Hazard
Affected units
340

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 (3)

  • Lots: 072815M Exp. 07/18
  • 031016K Exp. 03/19
  • 030718H Exp. 03/20

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 465 recalled by King Bio 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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