Rugby Senexon Liquid Recalled for Microbial Contamination
The Harvard Drug Group is recalling Rugby Senexon Liquid due to microbial contamination, including yeast and potential B. cepacia.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Drugs): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves potential B. cepacia contamination, a high-risk pathogen associated with serious infections, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
The Harvard Drug Group is recalling 32,413 bottles of Rugby Senexon Liquid Natural Vegetable Stimulant (Sennosides) 8.8 mg, 8 fl oz (237 mL) plastic bottles. The product is distributed by Rugby Laboratories and is identified by Item# 370281 across all lots.
The recall was initiated due to microbial contamination of the non-sterile product. Specifically, the source text indicates the presence of yeast and potential B. cepacia contamination.
The affected product was distributed nationwide in the USA. Consumers should stop using the product and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Rugby Senexon Liquid Natural Vegetable Stimulant,(Sennosides) 8.8 mg, 8 fl oz (237 mL) plastic bottles, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, 17177 N Laurel Park Drive, ?Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 --- NDC 0536-1000-59
- Manufacturer
- The Harvard Drug Group
- Category
- Drug — Over-the-Counter Laxative
- Affected units
- 32,413
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)
- Item# 370281 all lots
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 5 recalled by The Harvard Drug Group 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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