The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0266-2017·Announced 2016-11-02

Pharmatech Recalls Poly-Vita Drops Due to Potential B. cepacia Contamination

Pharmatech LLC is recalling Poly-Vita Drops dietary supplements due to a precautionary measure regarding 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 classified as FDA Class II and is explicitly described as a precautionary measure due to potential contamination, with no reported illnesses or injuries in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Pharmatech LLC is recalling Poly-Vita Drops, 50 mL, OTC Non-Sterile dietary supplements. 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. 0904-5099-50. Specific lots include 20701509 and 20701511 (Exp. 09/2017), 20701513 (Exp. 12/2017), 20701601 (Exp. 02/2018), 20701602 and 20701603 (Exp. 04/2018), and 20701606 (Exp. 06/2016). A total of 42,984 bottles were distributed in Florida, Michigan, Mississippi, and Ohio.

Consumers should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and expiration dates. If they possess the recalled product, they should stop using it and contact Pharmatech LLC for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Poly-Vita Drops, 50 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement.
Manufacturer
Pharmatech LLC
Category
Food — Dietary Supplement
Hazard
Affected units
42,984

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 (11)

  • NDC No. 0904-5099-50
  • Lot No. 20701509 & 20701511
  • Exp. Date 09/2017
  • Lot No. 20701513
  • Exp. Date 12/2017
  • Lot No. 20701601
  • Exp. Date 02/2018
  • Lot No. 20701602 & 20701603
  • Exp. Date 04/2018
  • Lot No. 20701606
  • Exp. Date 06/2016.

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.

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