Class I · High risk Terminated
SENNA Syrup (sennosides) 8.8 mg/ 5 mL unit-dose cups, packaged in 24 cups per carton, Mfg for: AvKARE, TN 38478, NDC…
Reason Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product
GeriCare Senna Syrup (Sennosides 8.8 mg), 8 fl oz (237 mL) bottles, Dist, by Gericare…
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Products are being recalled due to an out of specification total aerobic microbial count in a water sample.
What was recalled
GeriCare Senna Syrup (Sennosides 8.8 mg), 8 fl oz (237 mL) bottles, Dist, by Gericare Pharmaceuticals 1650 63rd Street Brooklyn, NY 11204, NDC 57696-452-08, UPC 357896452087
- Recalling firm
- RIJ Pharmaceutical LLC
- NDC code
- 57696-452-08
- Origin
- NY, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0848-2018
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.
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Class III · Low risk Terminated
Sankaijo BOTANICAL LAXATIVE (docusate sodium 8.33 mg and sennosides 1.36 mg) tablets, 150-count bottles, Manufactured by SATO…
Reason Subpotent Drug: Formulated amount of sennosides component is less than labelled claim.
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Senna (sennosides 8.8 mg) Syrup 8 fl oz. (236 mL) bottles, Distributed by Geritrex, LLC 40 Commercial Avenue Middletown, NY…
Reason Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Atypical odor and unpleasant taste was reported
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Senna (sennosides 8.8 mg) Syrup, 8 fl oz. (237 mL) bottles, Rij Pharmaceuticals Corporation 40 Commercial Avenue, Middletown, NY…
Reason Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Atypical odor and unpleasant taste was reported
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
SDA Senna Syrup (Sennosides 8.8mg), packaged in 8 FL. OZ. (236 mL) bottles, Distributed by SDA Laboratories 280 Railroad Avenue…
Reason CGMP Deviations: Products are being recalled due to an out of specification total aerobic microbial count in a water sample.
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