Gericare Iron Supplement Elixir Recalled for Potential Microbial Contamination
Geritrex, LLC is recalling Gericare Iron Supplement Elixir due to cGMP deviations that may have resulted in microbial contamination.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (potential microbial contamination) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Geritrex, LLC is voluntarily recalling 3,789 bottles of Gericare Iron Supplement Elixir Ferrous Sulfate, 220 mg, 16 fl oz. (473 mL). The product is identified by Lot # 70601 and an expiration date of 6/19. It was distributed nationwide in the United States by Geri-care Pharmaceuticals Corp.
The recall was initiated due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) deviations. These deviations indicate that the products may have microbial contamination. The source text does not report any specific illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.
Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm or their healthcare provider for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Gericare Iron Supplement Elixir Ferrous Sulfate, 220 mg, 16 fl oz. (473 mL), Distributed by: Geri-care Pharmaceuticals Corp. 1650 63rd Street Brooklyn, NY 11204, NDC 57896-709-16
- Manufacturer
- Geritrex, LLC
- Category
- Drug — Supplement
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 3,789
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 #: 70601
- Exp 6/19
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 8 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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