The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0899-2019·Announced 2019-03-20

King Bio Recalls Arnica Gel Homeopathic Medicine Due to Microbial Contamination

King Bio Inc. is recalling specific lots of People's Best Arnica Gel Homeopathic Medicine due to microbial contamination. The product was distributed in the U.S., Canada, and Australia.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

King Bio Inc. is recalling 1,969 bottles of People's Best Arnica Gel Homeopathic Medicine Pain Relief, Net Wt. 2.6 oz (73 g). The recall is due to microbial contamination. The affected product is identified by UPC 357955320326 and NDC 57955-3203-3.

The recalled lots include 111617ZZ (Exp. 11/19), 072016ZZ (Exp. 07/18), and 092316ZZ (Exp. 09/18). The product was distributed nationwide in the United States, as well as in Canada and Australia.

Consumers should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and expiration dates. If they possess the affected product, they should stop using it and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
People's Best Arnica Gel Homeopathic Medicine Pain Relief, Net Wt. 2.6 oz (73 g), www.kingbio.com, UPC 357955320326, NDC 57955-3203-3
Manufacturer
King Bio Inc.
Category
Drug — Homeopathic Medicine
Hazard
Affected units
1,969

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: 111617ZZ Exp. 11/19
  • 072016ZZ Exp. 07/18
  • 092316ZZ Exp. 09/18

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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