US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated May 7, 2018 (8 years ago)

Gericare Iron Supplement Elixir Ferrous Sulfate 220 mg

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 Iron Supplement Elixir Ferrous Sulfate 220 mg, packaged in 16 fl oz. (473 mL) bottles, Dist by: Gericare Pharmaceuticals Corp. 1650 63rd Street Brooklyn, NY 11204, NDC 57896-709-16, UPC 57896709167

Recalling firm
RIJ Pharmaceutical LLC
NDC code
57896-709-16
Origin
NY, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0853-2018

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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