The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1384-2014·Announced 2014-01-15

Perrigo Recalls EstroPlus Menopause Supplements Due to Chloramphenicol Contamination

Perrigo of SC is recalling EstroPlus Maximum Strength Menopause Support dietary supplements due to potential chloramphenicol contamination. The recall affects 68,534 units distributed in seven states.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II due to potential contamination with chloramphenicol, a high-risk substance, but no illnesses or injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Perrigo of SC is voluntarily recalling EstroPlus Maximum Strength Menopause Support dietary supplements in 28-count and 56-count blister strips. The recall is being conducted due to the potential presence of chloramphenicol contamination. The affected products are sold under various store brand labels, including CareOne, Meijer, TopCare, Sunmark, Health Mart Pharmacy, Up&Up, Western Family, and Publix.

A total of 68,534 units were distributed in Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The recall includes specific lot codes with expiration dates ranging from May 2014 to May 2015. Consumers should check their products for the specific lot codes listed in the official recall notice.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
EstroPlus Maximum Strength Menopause Support Dietary Supplement in 28 count and 56 count blister strips under the following labels - CareOne Maximum Strength Multi Symptom Menopause Formula, 28 Caplets/Dietary Supplement; Meijer Maximum Strength Estroplus, Dietary Supplement, 28
Manufacturer
Perrigo of SC
Category
Food — Dietary Supplement
Hazard
Affected units
68,534

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 (20)

  • 3FN0981 (Exp 04/15)
  • 3FN1338 (Exp 04/15)
  • 3FN1116 (Exp 04/15)
  • 3EN1050 (Exp 04/15)
  • 3JN1230 (Exp 04/15)
  • 3KN1691 (Exp 05/15)
  • 3KN1207 (Exp. 05/15)
  • 3JN1013 (05/15)
  • 3JN1077 (Exp 05/15)
  • 3HN1293 (Exp 05/15)
  • 1KN1496 (Exp 05/14)
  • 1JN1234 (Exp 05/14)
  • 1KN1775 (Exp. 05/14)
  • 1LN1254 (Exp 05/14)
  • 1LN1867 (Exp 05/14)
  • 1MN1647 (Exp 05/14)
  • 2AN1562 (Exp 10/14)
  • 2AN1595 (Exp 10/14)
  • 2BN2120 (Exp 01/15)
  • 2DN1514 (Exp 01/15)

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

Related recalls

Same hazard · contamination

See all →