Geritrex Recalls Senna Syrup Due to Atypical Odor and Taste
Geritrex, LLC is recalling 1,536 bottles of Senna Syrup due to reports of atypical odor and unpleasant taste.
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, but the specific hazard involves sensory defects (odor and taste) rather than acute toxicity or structural failure, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.
Plain-English summary
Geritrex, LLC is recalling 1,536 bottles of Senna (sennosides 8.8 mg) Syrup, 8 fl oz. (237 mL). The product is manufactured by Rij Pharmaceuticals Corporation and carries NDC 53807-556-08. The specific lot number is 1804012, with an expiration date of 08/2019.
The recall was initiated because of failed impurities and degradation specifications. Specifically, the product was reported to have an atypical odor and an unpleasant taste. The affected units were distributed nationwide within the United States.
Consumers who have this specific lot of Senna Syrup should stop using it and contact Geritrex, LLC for further instructions or a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Senna (sennosides 8.8 mg) Syrup, 8 fl oz. (237 mL) bottles, Rij Pharmaceuticals Corporation 40 Commercial Avenue, Middletown, NY 10941, NDC 53807-556-08
- Manufacturer
- Geritrex, LLC
- Category
- Drug — Liquid OTC
- Affected units
- 1,536
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)
- Lot #: 1804012
- Exp. 08/2019
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Geritrex, 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.
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