The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0419-2017·Announced 2016-11-16

Monocal Calcium and Fluoride Supplement Recalled for Excess Fluoride

Mericon Industries is recalling Monocal Calcium & Fluoride Supplement because it contains an excess amount of fluoride.

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 the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score involving low-risk contamination or labeling issues.

Plain-English summary

Mericon Industries, Inc. is recalling 158 bottles of Monocal, Calcium & Fluoride Supplement, 100 Tablets. The product was manufactured in Peoria, Illinois, and is identified by Lot 73007 and UPC 0394-0105-02.

The recall was initiated because the dietary supplement contains an excess amount of fluoride. The affected units were distributed in North Carolina, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Iowa, and to one customer in England.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to return the product or obtain a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Monocal, Calcium & Fluoride Supplement, 100 Tablets; Mericon Industries, Inc., Peoria, Illinois 61615; UPC: 0394-0105-02
Affected units
158

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 (1)

  • Lot: 73007

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states: