Hi-Tech Pharmacal Recalls Liquid Vitamin C Due to Low Active Ingredient
Hi-Tech Pharmacal is recalling Rx CHOICE brand Liquid Vitamin C because the active ingredient is at a lower level than stated on the label.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 1/5 (Low).
Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, aligning with the 'Low' severity criteria for minor labeling or potency issues.
Plain-English summary
Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. is recalling Rx CHOICE brand Liquid Vitamin C, 16 FL OZ (473 mL), NDC 50383-167-16. The recall involves 7,692 bottles of the product.
The firm is recalling the product because the active ingredient is at a lower level than stated on the label. The affected product is identified by Lot 619618 with an expiration date of 01/2015.
The product was distributed in California, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Puerto Rico. Consumers should check their inventory for this specific lot and expiration date.
The recalled product
- Product
- Rx CHOICE brand LIQUID VITAMIN C, 16 FL OZ (473 mL), NDC 50383-167-16 --- HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO., INC. Amityville, NY 11701
- Manufacturer
- Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc.
- Category
- Drug — Vitamins and Supplements
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 7,692
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 619618 (Exp. 01/2015)
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