The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0256-2017·Announced 2016-11-02

Pharmatech Recalls Calcionate Syrup Due to Potential Burkholderia cepacia Contamination

Pharmatech LLC is recalling 6,048 bottles of Calcionate Syrup as a precautionary measure due to potential contamination with Burkholderia cepacia.

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 explicitly described as a 'precautionary measure' with no reported illnesses or injuries, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'voluntary precautionary recalls' and 'low-risk contamination' under the Moderate severity level.

Plain-English summary

Pharmatech LLC is voluntarily recalling 6,048 bottles of Calcionate Syrup, Calcium Glubionate Syrup, 16 oz./473 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. This product is a dietary supplement. The recall is being initiated as a precautionary measure due to the potential risk of product contamination with Burkholderia cepacia.

The affected product is identified by UPC No. 005362770851 and has an expiration date of 06/2018. The recall covers distribution in Florida, Michigan, Mississippi, and Ohio.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact Pharmatech LLC for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Calcionate Syrup, Calcium Glubionate Syrup, 16 oz./473 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement.
Manufacturer
Pharmatech LLC
Affected units
6,048

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)

  • UPC No. 005362770851
  • Exp. Date 06/2018.

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

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.

See all 23 products in this recall →