The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0819-2017·Announced 2017-05-31

Advanced Pharma Recalls Penicillin G Potassium for Latex Labeling Defect

Advanced Pharma Inc. is recalling all lots of Penicillin G Potassium because the product may contain latex but lacks appropriate labeling.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a labeling error regarding potential latex content, which fits the rubric for minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination without reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Pharma Inc. is voluntarily recalling all strengths, dosage forms, and packaging of Penicillin G Potassium. The recall is due to a labeling defect where the product may contain synthetic and/or natural latex, but this information is not properly classified or indicated on the label.

The affected product is prescription-only and was distributed nationwide in the United States. The recall covers all lots within their expiration dates. No specific lot numbers or quantities are listed in the source text.

Consumers and healthcare providers should discontinue use of the affected product and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Patients with known latex allergies should be particularly cautious and consult their medical provider regarding alternative treatments.

The recalled product

Product
Penicillin G Potassium all strengths, all dosage forms and all packaging, Rx Only, Avella of Houston, Houston, TX 77054

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 within expiry

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 60 recalled by Advanced Pharma 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 60 products in this recall →