The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1456-2016·Announced 2016-08-17

Spectrum Chemical Recalls Zinc Acetate Due to Excess Lead Levels

Spectrum Laboratory Products is recalling Zinc Acetate, Crystal, USP, because it contains lead levels exceeding USP monograph limits.

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 and involves a significant chemical contamination (lead) that exceeds safety limits, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Spectrum Laboratory Products, Inc. is recalling Zinc Acetate, Crystal, USP, packaged in 500 gram bottles. The recall involves 14,000 grams of the product from Lot # 2EH0257. The product was distributed in Massachusetts, Tennessee, Georgia, Missouri, and Canada.

The recall was initiated because the product does not meet the USP monograph, specifically exhibiting lead levels in excess of the established limits. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II.

Consumers who have purchased this specific lot of Zinc Acetate should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Zinc Acetate, Crystal, USP, packaged in 500 gram bottles, Spectrum Chemical MFG, CORP., New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Manufacturer
Spectrum Laboratory Products, Inc.
Category
Drug — Pharmaceutical Excipient
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 (1)

  • Lot # 2EH0257

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

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