The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1418-2020·Announced 2020-08-05

MasterPharm Recalls Calcium Citrate Powder Due to Processing Control Deficiencies

MasterPharm LLC is recalling 24 grams of Calcium citrate tetrahydrate USP powder due to a lack of processing controls that ensures conformity to specifications.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically involves a situation that might cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The specific issue is a lack of processing controls, which is a quality assurance issue rather than a confirmed contamination or injury event.

Plain-English summary

MasterPharm LLC is voluntarily recalling 24 grams of Calcium citrate tetrahydrate USP powder, 100 gm container. The recall is being conducted because of a lack of processing controls, which means there is a lack of assurance that the product conforms to its specifications.

The affected product is identified by the code 01-23-2020:63@9 and has a best-use-by date of 7/21/2020. The product was distributed nationwide in the U.S.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact MasterPharm LLC at (866) 630-5600 for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Calcium citrate tetrahydrate USP powder, 100 gm container, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600
Manufacturer
MasterPharm LLC
Category
Drug — Pharmaceutical Ingredient
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 (2)

  • 01-23-2020:63@9
  • BUD 7/21/2020

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 26 recalled by MasterPharm LLC 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 26 products in this recall →

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