FDA Recalls For May 14, 2014
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Recalls reported by FDA for OTC drugs, nutritionals and personal care products.
DRUG – CLASS II |
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Mangiacotti - Hand Sanitizer Spray, alcohol free, 0.5 fl. Oz., 15 mL spray bottle, a) Lemon Verbena UPC 870678005306; b) Lavender UPC 870678005313; c) Ocean UPC 870678005320; d) Clementine UPC 870678005337; e) Pomegranate UPC 870678005344; f) Ginger Lime UPC 870678005351; all types: Active Ingredient Benzalkonium Chloride 0.1%, Dist by: Mangiacotti. |
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Code: lot #s a & b) 13348; c, d & e) 13350; f) 13351. |
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Manufacturer: |
Mangiacotti, Attleboro, MA |
Recalled by: |
Mangiacotti by telephone on Dec. 27, 2013. Firm-initiated recall is ongoing. |
Distribution: |
Nationwide; quantity N/A. |
Reason: |
Microbial contamination of non-sterile products: elevated counts of bacteria was found, Serratia liquefaciens. |
Recall numbers: |
D-1303- through D-1308-2014 |
DEVICE – CLASS III |
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Bausch & Lomb, Biotrue, Multi-purpose contact lens solution, 10 fl.oz., Sterile. |
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Code: lot #s GK2127 (twin packs), SKU: 623588, GK2131 (twin packs), SKU: 623500, STL2019, (6 pk shelf display containing GK2131, SKU: 629743 and STL2025 (6 pk shelf display containing GK2127), SKU: 629743. |
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Manufacturer: |
Bausch & Lomb Inc., Greenville Solutions Plant, Greenville, SC |
Recalled by: |
Bausch & Lomb by letter on April 21, 2014. Firm-initiated recall is ongoing. |
Distribution: |
Nationwide U.S.; 256,440 bottles |
Reason: |
Out of specification results for one of the two disinfectants. |
Recall numbers: |
Z-1554-2014 |
EDITORS’ NOTE: Tabulation prepared from information provided by FDA. The agency has three classes of recalls. Class I - violative product poses reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death; Class II - violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences; probability of serious consequences remote; Class III - violative product not likely to cause adverse health consequences. |