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Every FDA drug enforcement recall Public Health Trace has on record, republished from openFDA's official drug enforcement database. See Health Alerts for current, active recalls alongside outbreaks and advisories.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

LA MER the spf 18 fluid tint , broad spectrum spf 18, 1.7 fl.oz. liq./50 ml, Shade MEDIUM 03, UPC 7 47930 00482 0 --- MAX HUBER RESEARCH LABS INC., DIST. NEW YORK, N.Y. 10022 -- MADE IN BELGIUM

by Max Huber Research Labs, Inc.

Reason
Subpotent Drug: Avobenzone 3%, one of the active sunscreen ingredients may be subpotent and sunscreen effectiveness may be less than labeled
Recall initiated
June 27, 2013
Reported by FDA
July 31, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

LA MER the spf 18 fluid tint , broad spectrum spf 18, 1.7 fl.oz. liq./50 ml, Shade LIGHT 02, UPC 7 47930 00481 3, MAX HUBER RESEARCH LABS INC., DIST. NEW YORK, N.Y. 10022 -- MADE IN BELGIUM

by Max Huber Research Labs, Inc.

Reason
Subpotent Drug: Avobenzone 3%, one of the active sunscreen ingredients may be subpotent and sunscreen effectiveness may be less than labeled
Recall initiated
June 27, 2013
Reported by FDA
July 31, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9%, 20 mL Single-dose Fliptop Plastic Vial, packaged in 25 vial Units per carton, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, NDC 0409-4888-20.

by Hospira Inc.

Reason
Presence of Particulate Matter: Confirmed customer report of visible particulate in the form of an orange or rust colored ring embedded in between the plastic layers of the plastic vial.
Recall initiated
June 27, 2013
Reported by FDA
July 31, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide and Guam

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

ALCOHOL FREE ANTISEPTIC (cetylpyridinium chloride) Mouth Rinse, 0.07%, mint, 33.8 FL OZ (1 L) bottle, Distributed By The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, OH 45202, UPC 0 41260 33606 5.

by Vi-Jon, Inc.

Reason
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: This product is being recalled because a stability sample was found to be contaminated with Burkholderia contaminans.
Recall initiated
July 18, 2013
Reported by FDA
July 31, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

All Compounded Products, packaged in plastic infusion bags, devices, syringes and glass vials, Med Prep Consulting Inc., Tinton Falls, NJ 07712

by Med Prep Consulting, Inc.

Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; potential for mold contamination
Recall initiated
March 14, 2013
Reported by FDA
July 31, 2013
Distribution
Press States Nationwide. Distribution List indicates the following: DE, FL, IL, IN, ME, MI, NJ, PA, TX, and VA

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Magnesium Sulfate 2 grams in Dextrose 5% for Injection, in 50 mL Plastic Infusion Bags, Med Prep Consulting Inc., Tinton Falls, NJ 07712

by Med Prep Consulting, Inc.

Reason
Non-Sterility; mold contamination
Recall initiated
March 14, 2013
Reported by FDA
July 31, 2013
Distribution
Press States Nationwide. Distribution List indicates the following: DE, FL, IL, IN, ME, MI, NJ, PA, TX, and VA

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Mitosol (mitomycin for solution), 0.2 mg/vial, Kit for Ophthalmic Use (NDC 49771-002-01), 3 kits per box (NDC 49771-002-03), Rx only, Manufactured for: Mobius Therapeutics, LLC, 4041 Forest Park Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108 USA.

by Mobius Therapeutics LLC

Reason
Non-Sterility: one or more components of the kit have been found to be contaminated with yeast.
Recall initiated
January 3, 2013
Reported by FDA
July 31, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide and Military and Government Consignees

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Pharmalucence Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Sestamibi Injection for Mycardial and Breast Imaging. For Intravenous Use and Reconstitution. a) Five vials kits: NDC# 45567-0555-1, b) Thirty vials kits: NDC# 45567-0555-2, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Pharmalucence, Inc., Billerica, MA 01821

by Pharmalucence, Inc.

Reason
Presence of Particulate Matter; particulate found in retain samples
Recall initiated
May 30, 2013
Reported by FDA
July 31, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide & Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Japan

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Medroxyprogesterone acetate, micronized (EP, USP) active pharmaceutical ingredient, Rx only, packaged in 6.0 kg drums (labeled as 6,000 kg), Bayer Schering Pharma AG, D-13342 Berlin

by Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Reason
Failed Stability Specifications: Out of specification results for particle size were obtained at the 60 month test point.
Recall initiated
June 13, 2013
Reported by FDA
July 24, 2013
Distribution
NY, CA

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP, 40.5 grams per Pharmacy Bulk Package vial, Rx only, Mfg. by: Hospira Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd., Irungattukottai - 602 105, India; Mfg. for: Apotex Corp., Weston, FL 33326, NDC 60505-0773-0.

by Apotex Corp.

Reason
Crystallization: Potential to exhibit precipitation/crystallization in IV bag or IV line upon reconstitution.
Recall initiated
March 18, 2013
Reported by FDA
July 24, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Estarylla (Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol) Tablets. USP, 0.25mg/0.035mg, 3X28 tablets per carton. Rx only, Manufactured by Laboratorios Leon Farma S.A. Spain for Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC 0781-4058-15

by Sandoz Incorporated

Reason
Contraceptive Tablets out of Sequence: A placebo tablet was found in a row of active tablets.
Recall initiated
June 21, 2013
Reported by FDA
July 24, 2013
Distribution
Distributed to one consignee in Indiana. No foreign, government, VA, or military consignees.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Oxytocin Injection, USP, (Synthetic), 10 USP Units/mL, for IV Infusion or IM Use, Rx Only, 1 mL vial, APP ) 10 USP Units/mL, 1 mL, APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC Schaumburg, IL, 60173, NDC 63323-012-01.

by Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC

Reason
Subpotent Drug; 15-month stability test station
Recall initiated
June 24, 2013
Reported by FDA
July 24, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension, USP 200 mg/5 mL, a) 75 mL bottle NDC 0093-4160-78 and b) 100 mL bottle NDC 0093-4160-73, Rx Only, Manufactured in Canada by: Teva Canada Limited, Toronto, Canada M1B2K9, Manufactured for: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960.

by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

Reason
Discoloration: This recall is being carried out due to an orange to brown discolored Amoxicillin powder on the inner foil seal of the bottles. This is an expansion of RES 65050.
Recall initiated
June 18, 2013
Reported by FDA
July 24, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

QUETIAPINE Fumarate Tablets 25mg 100 Tablets (10x10) Blister card, Rx, Packaged and Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217, NDC 68084-530-01

by American Health Packaging

Reason
Failed Dissolution Test Requirements: During analysis of long term stability studies at 3 months time point, an OOS was reported for Quetiapine Fumarate Tablets, 25 mg.
Recall initiated
October 10, 2012
Reported by FDA
July 24, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Sodium Bicarbonate Powder, CAS-144-55-8, Arm & Hammer, labeled as a) USP5 Grade, packaged in bags of various quantities, Church & Dwight Co, Inc., 469 N. Harrison St., Princeton, NJ 08543-5297; and b) Sodium Bicarbonate U.S.P. No. 5 Coarse Granular, Net Wt. 50 lbs. (22.68 kg.) per bag, Manufactured by: Church & Dwight Co., Inc., 469 N. Harrison St., Princeton, N.J. 08543-5297, Product #60511.

by Church & Dwight Inc

Reason
Presence of Foreign Substance: raw material recalled due to stainless steel and other contamination.
Recall initiated
June 11, 2013
Reported by FDA
July 24, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Sodium Bicarbonate Powder, CAS-144-55-8, Arm & Hammer, Sodium Bicarbonate U.S.P. No. 4 Granular, Net Wt. 50 lbs. (22.68 kg.) per bag, Manufactured by: Church & Dwight Co., Inc., 469 N. Harrison St., Princeton, N.J. 08543-5297, Product #60411.

by Church & Dwight Inc

Reason
Presence of Foreign Substance: raw material recalled due to stainless steel and other contamination.
Recall initiated
June 11, 2013
Reported by FDA
July 24, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Sodium Bicarbonate Powder, CAS-144-55-8, Arm & Hammer, labeled as a) USP3 Grade, packaged in bags of various quantities, Church & Dwight Co, Inc., 469 N. Harrison St., Princeton, NJ 08543-5297; and b) Sodium Bicarbonate U.S.P. No. 3 Fine Powdered, Net Wt. 50 lbs. (22.68 kg.) per bag, Manufactured by: Church & Dwight Co., Inc., 469 N. Harrison St., Princeton, N.J. 08543-5297, Product #60311.

by Church & Dwight Inc

Reason
Presence of Foreign Substance: raw material recalled due to stainless steel and other contamination.
Recall initiated
June 11, 2013
Reported by FDA
July 24, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Sodium Bicarbonate Powder, CAS-144-55-8, Arm & Hammer, labeled as a) USP2 Grade, packaged in bags of various quantities, Church & Dwight Co, Inc., 469 N. Harrison St., Princeton, NJ 08543-5297; and b) Sodium Bicarbonate U.S.P. No. 2 Fine Granular, Net Wt. 50 lbs. (22.68 kg.) per bag, Manufactured by: Church & Dwight Co., Inc., 469 N. Harrison St., Princeton, N.J. 08543-5297, Product #60211.

by Church & Dwight Inc

Reason
Presence of Foreign Substance: raw material recalled due to stainless steel and other contamination.
Recall initiated
June 11, 2013
Reported by FDA
July 24, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Sodium Bicarbonate Powder, CAS-144-55-8, Arm & Hammer, labeled as a) USP1 Grade, packaged in bags of various quantities, Church & Dwight Co, Inc., 469 N. Harrison St., Princeton, NJ 08543-5297; and b) Sodium Bicarbonate U.S.P. No. 1 Powdered, Net Wt. 50 lbs. (22.68 kg.) per bag, Manufactured by: Church & Dwight Co., Inc., 469 N. Harrison St., Princeton, N.J. 08543-5297, Product #60111.

by Church & Dwight Inc

Reason
Presence of Foreign Substance: raw material recalled due to stainless steel and other contamination.
Recall initiated
June 11, 2013
Reported by FDA
July 24, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Ongoing Historical recordClass II

Voriconazole 5% Ophthalmic drop compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

by Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy

Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection findings resulted in concerns regarding quality control processes
Recall initiated
May 29, 2013
Reported by FDA
July 17, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide and PR

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