The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1052-2017·Announced 2017-08-09

VistaPharm Recalls Lactulose Solution Due to Microbial Contamination

VistaPharm is recalling Lactulose Solution, USP, because the product failed microbial testing for yeast and mold counts.

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 classified this as an FDA Class II recall involving microbial contamination of a pharmaceutical product, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

VistaPharm, Inc. is recalling Lactulose Solution, USP, 10 g/15 mL, packaged in 50-unit dose cups. The recall involves 6,150 cases of the product, identified by Lot # 468300 (Exp 09/2018) and Lot # 474400 (Exp 11/2018). The affected units were distributed in California, Illinois, Louisiana, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina.

The recall was initiated because the product failed the Total Yeast/Mold Count specification, indicating microbial contamination of the non-sterile product. The agency has classified this recall as Class II.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact VistaPharm, Inc. for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Lactulose Solution, USP, 10 g/15 mL, dose cups delivers 15 mL packaged in 50-unit dose cups per case, Manufactured by VistaPharm, Inc., Largo, FL 33771, NDC 66689-038-50
Manufacturer
VistaPharm, Inc.
Affected units
6,150

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 (4)

  • Lot #: 468300
  • Exp 09/2018
  • 474400
  • Exp 11/2018

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by VistaPharm, 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 2 products in this recall →