The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Food)·F-0820-2017·Announced 2016-12-28

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.

What this means for you

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
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)

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states: