The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0856-2022·Announced 2022-05-18

SyrSpend SF Suspending Base Recalled for Burkholderia Contamination

Fagron is recalling SyrSpend SF Suspending Base, Cherry Flavored (NDC 51552-1123-5 and 51552-1123-9) due to contamination with Burkholderia gladioli. This FDA Class I recall affects medication used in compounding.

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: This is an FDA Class I recall, which per the rubric requires a minimum severity score of 4 (Severe). Although the hazard is serious, no illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source material.

Plain-English summary

SyrSpend SF Suspending Base, Cherry Flavored, manufactured for Fagron, Inc., is being recalled due to microbial contamination. The product is available in two package sizes: 500mL bottles (NDC 51552-1123-5) and 4L bottles (NDC 51552-1123-9), both in lots A67185 and A67186 with expiration date 08/31/2024.

The recalled product is contaminated with Burkholderia gladioli, a pathogenic bacterium. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, indicating the product poses a serious health risk.

The product was distributed nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico, as well as to Canada, Colombia, and France. Consumers should not use this product.

The recalled product

Product
SyrSpend SF Suspending Base, Cherry Flavored, packaged in a) 500mL bottles (NDC 51552-1123-5) and b) 4L bottles (NDC 51552-1123-9), Rx Only, Manufactured for Fagron, Inc., St. Paul, MN 55120.
Manufacturer
Fagron, Inc
Hazard
  • microbial-contamination
  • burkholderia

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)

  • Lot #: a) A67185
  • Exp. Date 08/31/2024
  • b) Lot #: A67186

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.