The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0961-2019·Announced 2019-03-20

King Bio Recalls Arthritis Pain Liquid Due to Microbial Contamination

King Bio Inc. is recalling specific lots of Dr. King's Arthritis Pain & Joint Relief liquid 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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

King Bio Inc. is recalling 3,020 bottles of Dr. King's Arthritis Pain & Joint Relief Soulagement De La Douleur Arthritique et Articulaire, 59 mL, due to microbial contamination. The affected product is identified by DIN-HM 80035118 and UPC 357955180425.

The recall covers two specific lots: Lot 011516A with an expiration date of 01/19, and Lot 081516F with an expiration date of 08/19. 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 contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Dr. King's Arthritis Pain & Joint Relief Soulagement De La Douleur Arthritique et Articulaire, 59 mL, (liquid/liquid) DIN-HM 80035118 UPC 357955180425
Manufacturer
King Bio Inc.
Category
Drug — Topical Analgesic
Hazard
Affected units
3,020

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 (2)

  • Lots: 011516A Exp. 01/19
  • 081516F 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.

See all 465 products in this recall →

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