Aquatrol Inc: Dr. Turtle Medication Blocks Recalled for Sulfathiazole Ingredient Inaccuracy

Agency Publication Date: July 19, 2008

Summary

Aquatrol Inc. has recalled 308,626 units of Dr. Turtle Medication Blocks, including both individual cards and bulk packages. The recall was issued because these veterinary products were mislabeled and may not contain the correct amount of the active ingredient, sulfathiazole. Affected items include Card Item No. 35440 and Bulk Item No. 35470, which were distributed nationwide and in Guam.

Risk

The product may not contain the specified level of sulfathiazole, which could lead to ineffective treatment of turtle health conditions or unexpected reactions if the concentration is incorrect. No specific injuries or animal deaths have been reported.

What You Should Do

Identify your product by checking the item number on the packaging for Dr. Turtle Medication Block Card (Item No. 35440) or Dr. Turtle Medication Block Bulk (Item No. 35470).
Check the recall number on any documentation or invoices: V-223-2008 or V-224-2008.
Stop using the affected medication blocks for your pets immediately to ensure they receive proper treatment.
Contact your veterinarian or a qualified pet healthcare provider if you have concerns about the health of your turtle or if the medication appears to have been ineffective.
Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund or contact Aquatrol Inc at 237 N Euclid Way Ste H, Anaheim, California, 92801-6737 for further instructions.
For additional questions, contact the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Veterinary product refund or guidance

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

Affected Products

Product: Dr. Turtle Medication Block Card

Model:

Item No. 35440

V-223-2008

Product: Dr. Turtle Medication Block Bulk

Model:

Item No. 35470

V-224-2008

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 48690

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Aquatrol Inc

Sold By: retailers nationwide

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 2 products (154,313 units total for all products)

Distributed To: Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, Ohio, Missouri, New York, Utah, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, Washington, Guam

Were You Affected by This Recall?

If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.

Find an Attorney

This is general information, not legal advice. Go Backs is not a law firm and does not provide legal services.

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 · Raw API Response

Summary

What You Should Do

Identify your product by checking the item number on the packaging for Dr. Turtle Medication Block Card (Item No. 35440) or Dr. Turtle Medication Block Bulk (Item No. 35470).

Check the recall number on any documentation or invoices: V-223-2008 or V-224-2008.

Stop using the affected medication blocks for your pets immediately to ensure they receive proper treatment.

Contact your veterinarian or a qualified pet healthcare provider if you have concerns about the health of your turtle or if the medication appears to have been ineffective.

Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund or contact Aquatrol Inc at 237 N Euclid Way Ste H, Anaheim, California, 92801-6737 for further instructions.

For additional questions, contact the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).