Major D-Vita Drops Recalled for Possible B. cepacia Contamination
The Harvard Drug Group is voluntarily recalling Major D-Vita Drops due to possible B. cepacia contamination, which may cause serious infections in vulnerable patients.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class II, and the source text explicitly states the contamination may result in serious infections that could be life-threatening, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
The Harvard Drug Group, along with Leader Brand and Major Pharmaceuticals, is voluntarily recalling Major D-Vita Drops, 1 2/3 oz (50 mL). The recall involves 27,447 units of the product, which is identified by UPC Number 3 09046 27350 9. All unexpired lots are affected.
The recall is being initiated because the supplements may be contaminated with B. cepacia. This contamination may result in serious infections that could be life-threatening for patients with compromised immune systems and for patients with chronic lung conditions such as cystic fibrosis.
The product was distributed nationwide in the United States. No foreign distribution is reported. Consumers should check their inventory for this specific product and UPC number. If found, they should stop using the product and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA.
The recalled product
- Product
- Major D-Vita Drops, 1 2/3 oz (50 mL)
- Manufacturer
- The Harvard Drug Group
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Affected units
- 27,447
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 (4)
- Major D-Vita Drops
- 1 2/3 oz (50 mL)
- UPC Number:3 09046 27350 9
- All Unexpired Lots
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 17 recalled by The Harvard Drug Group 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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