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Medium RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Medications

Abbott Laboratories: Spectinomycin Antibiotic Recalled Due to Aspergillus Mold Contamination

Agency Publication Date: September 9, 2009
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Summary

Abbott Laboratories is recalling 1,863 units of Spectinomycin Dihydrochloride Pentahydrate, an injectable antibiotic ingredient used for veterinary purposes. This recall was initiated because the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) was found to be contaminated with Aspergillus mold. Consumers and veterinarians should be aware that this product is intended for manufacturing, processing, or repacking into finished veterinary medications.

Risk

The presence of Aspergillus mold in a pharmaceutical product can cause serious fungal infections in animals, particularly if the finished medication is administered via injection. Such infections can lead to severe illness or death, especially in animals with compromised immune systems.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you have the affected product by checking the label for 'Spectinomycin Dihydrochloride Pentahydrate' with List No. 05730-04-11 and Recall Number V-273-2009.
  2. Immediately stop using this batch of the pharmaceutical ingredient for any manufacturing, processing, or repacking activities.
  3. Contact your veterinarian, healthcare provider, or pharmacist to discuss any medications that may have been created using this contaminated ingredient.
  4. Contact Abbott Laboratories at their North Chicago facility for specific instructions on how to return or dispose of the remaining 1863.496 KA of the affected material.
  5. For further questions or to report adverse effects in animals, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Veterinary Drug Recall Remedy

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

Affected Products

Product: Spectinomycin Dihydrochloride Pentahydrate, Non-USP/BP, Non-Sterile (1863.496 KA)
Model:
List No. 05730-04-11
V-273-2009

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 52464
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Abbott Laboratories
Sold By: Abbott Laboratories
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 1863.496 KA
Distributed To: Minnesota, Missouri

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES ยท Raw API Response