The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0269-2017·Announced 2016-11-02

Pharmatech Recalls Ferrous Drops Due to Potential Burkholderia cepacia Contamination

Pharmatech LLC is recalling 31,224 bottles of Ferrous 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 explicitly described as a 'precautionary measure' with no reported illnesses or injuries, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Moderate severity score (voluntary precautionary recalls).

Plain-English summary

Pharmatech LLC is recalling 31,224 bottles of Ferrous 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. 0904-6060-50. Specific lots involved include Lot No. 20901509 and 20901510 (Exp. Date 11/2017), Lot No. 20901601 (Exp. Date 02/2018), Lot No. 20901602 (Exp. Date 03/2018), and Lot No. 20901603 (Exp. Date 05/2018).

The product was distributed in Florida, Michigan, Mississippi, and Ohio. Consumers should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and expiration dates. The source text does not specify further consumer actions such as returning the product or seeking medical attention.

The recalled product

Product
Ferrous Drops, 50 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement.
Manufacturer
Pharmatech LLC
Category
Food — Dietary Supplement
Hazard
Affected units
31,224

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 (9)

  • NDC No. 0904-6060-50
  • Lot No. 20901509 & 20901510
  • Exp. Date 11/2017
  • Lot No. 20901601
  • Exp. Date 02/2018
  • Lot No. 20901602
  • Exp. Date 03/2018
  • Lot No. 20901603
  • Exp. Date 05/2018.

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.

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