FDA Recalls Dr. King's SafeCare Rx Muscle Maximizer Due to Microbial Contamination
King Bio Inc. is recalling 94 bottles of Dr. King's SafeCare Rx Muscle Maximizer due to microbial contamination. The 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 FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which per the rubric mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical) as it indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
Plain-English summary
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall for Dr. King's SafeCare Rx Muscle Maximizer, 2 fl. oz. (59 mL), manufactured by King Bio Inc. The recall involves 94 bottles with Lot 081616C and an expiration date of 08/19. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States, as well as in Canada and Australia.
The recall was initiated due to microbial contamination. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which is the most serious classification, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately and contact King Bio Inc. for instructions on how to return the product or obtain a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Dr. King's SafeCare Rx Muscle Maximizer, 2 fl. oz. (59 mL), King Bio, Inc., 3 Westside Drive, Asheville, NC 28806 USA, UPC 357955013327, NDC 57955-0133-2
- Manufacturer
- King Bio Inc.
- Category
- Drug — Topical / OTC
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 94
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: 081616C Exp. 08/19
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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