Geritrex Recalls Senna Syrup Due to Atypical Odor and Taste
Geritrex, LLC is recalling Senna Syrup bottles 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/taste) rather than acute toxicity or structural failure, fitting the Moderate criteria for minor quality issues.
Plain-English summary
Geritrex, LLC is recalling 24,312 units of Senna (sennosides 8.8 mg) Syrup, 8 fl oz. (236 mL) bottles. The product is identified by NDC 54162-007-08 and includes lot numbers 1806031 and 1806014 with an expiration date of 08/2019.
The recall was initiated because of failed impurities and degradation specifications, specifically reports of atypical odor and unpleasant taste. The affected product was distributed nationwide within the United States.
Consumers should stop using the recalled product and contact Geritrex, LLC for further instructions or a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Senna (sennosides 8.8 mg) Syrup 8 fl oz. (236 mL) bottles, Distributed by Geritrex, LLC 40 Commercial Avenue Middletown, NY 10941, NDC 54162-007-08
- Manufacturer
- Geritrex, LLC
- Category
- Drug — Over-the-Counter Laxative
- Affected units
- 24,312
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)
- Lot #: 1806031
- 1806014
- 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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