The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1202-2014·Announced 2014-04-16

Terra-Medica Recalls Pleo Quent Drops Due to Penicillin Cross Contamination

Terra-Medica Inc. is recalling specific batches of Pleo Quent DROPS 5X oral homeopathic medicine due to penicillin cross contamination.

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 II, and the hazard involves penicillin cross contamination, which poses a risk of severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Terra-Medica Inc. is recalling 10,725 bottles of Pleo Quent DROPS 5X, 10 mL Oral Homeopathic Medicine. The recall is being conducted because the product is subject to penicillin cross contamination.

The affected product is identified by NDC 49807-2901-1. The specific batches involved are Batch # 15129 (Expiration: November 2014), Batch #12040 (Expiration: March 2015), and Batch #01081 (Expiration: August 2016). The product was manufactured in Germany for SANUM USA Copr by Sanum-Kehlbeck GmbH & Co. KG.

The recalled products were distributed nationwide in the United States, as well as to Canada and the Philippines, and were also sold through the internet. Consumers should check their home medicine cabinets for these specific batch numbers and expiration dates. If found, they should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Pleo Quent DROPS 5X, 10 mL Bottles, Oral Homeopathic Medicine, OTC Only. Made in Germany for: SANUM USA Copr, 1456 Slater Road, Ferndale, WA 98248 by Sanum-Kehlbeck GmbH & Co. KG. NDC: 49807-2901-1.
Manufacturer
Terra-Medica Inc.
Category
Drug — Homeopathic Medicine
Hazard
Affected units
10,725

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 (6)

  • Batch # 15129
  • EXP: November 2014
  • Batch #12040
  • EXP: March 2015
  • Batch #01081
  • EXP: August 2016.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 22 recalled by Terra-Medica 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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