The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1203-2014·Announced 2014-04-16

Terra-Medica Recalls Pleo Quent Homeopathic Medicine Due to Penicillin Contamination

Terra-Medica Inc. is recalling Pleo Quent homeopathic medicine because of penicillin cross-contamination. The product was distributed in the US, Canada, and the Philippines.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II. According to the rubric, FDA Class II recalls involving significant injury reports or high-risk contaminants like penicillin (a major allergen) are classified as Severe.

Plain-English summary

Terra-Medica Inc. is recalling specific batches of Pleo Quent PORTABLE SIPS 5X, an oral homeopathic medicine. The recall is being conducted due to penicillin cross-contamination. The affected products are the 10 x 1 ml and 50 x 1 ml cartons, both with Batch # 13090 and an expiration date of August 2015.

The recalled products were distributed nationwide in the United States, as well as to Canada and the Philippines, and through internet sales. The products were made in Germany for SANUM USA Copr by Sanum-Kehlbeck GmbH & Co. KG.

Consumers should stop using the recalled product and return it to the place of purchase or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Pleo Quent PORTABLE SIPS 5X, 10 x 1 ml Cartons, 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: 49807-2905-1. Pleo Quent PORTABLE SIPS 5X, 50 x 1 ml Cartons, Oral Homeopathic
Manufacturer
Terra-Medica Inc.
Category
Drug — Homeopathic Medicine
Hazard

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)

  • 10 x 1 ml: Batch # 13090
  • EXP: August 2015. 50 x 1 ml: Batch #13090
  • EXP: August 2015.

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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