Pharmatech Recalls Virtrate-K Dietary Supplement Due to Potential Contamination
Pharmatech LLC is recalling 8,232 bottles of Virtrate-K dietary supplement due to a precautionary measure regarding potential Burkholderia cepacia contamination.
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 and is explicitly described as a precautionary measure with no reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Pharmatech LLC is recalling 8,232 bottles of Virtrate-K, Potassium Citrate and Citric Acid, 16oz./473 mL, OTC Non-Sterile dietary supplement. The recall was initiated as a precautionary measure due to the potential risk of product contamination with Burkholderia cepacia.
The affected product is identified by NDC No. 69543-262-16. The recall includes Lot No. 28891502 and Lot No. 28891503, both with an expiration date of 12/2017. The product was distributed in Florida, Michigan, Mississippi, and Ohio.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed above. If the product matches the recalled description, consumers should stop using it and contact Pharmatech LLC for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Virtrate-K, Potassium Citrate and Citric Acid, 16oz./473 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement.
- Manufacturer
- Pharmatech LLC
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 8,232
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 (5)
- NDC No. 69543-262-16
- Lot No. 28891502
- Exp. Date 12/2017
- Lot No. 28891503
- Exp. Date 12/2017.
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 23 recalled by Pharmatech LLC under a single FDA (Food) 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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