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Medications & Supplements/Over-the-Counter

RIJ Pharmaceutical LLC: Various Antacids, Pain Relievers, and Syrups Recalled for Microbial Contamination

Agency Publication Date: June 8, 2018
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Summary

RIJ Pharmaceutical LLC is recalling 107,709 bottles of various over-the-counter medications, including antacids, acetaminophen pain relievers, and senna syrups, due to manufacturing deviations. Testing of a water sample at the production facility showed a bacterial count that exceeded safety specifications, suggesting potential contamination during the manufacturing process. These products were distributed nationwide across the United States under several brands including Preferred Plus Pharmacy, RPC, GeriCare, Ritussin, Geritrex, and SDA Laboratories.

Risk

The presence of excessive aerobic bacteria in the water used for manufacturing can introduce harmful microorganisms into the finished liquid medications. If consumed, these contaminated products could cause serious infections, particularly in children, the elderly, or individuals with weakened immune systems.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately check your medicine cabinet for the affected products, focusing on Preferred Plus Pharmacy, RPC, GeriCare, Ritussin, Geritrex, and SDA Laboratories brands.
  2. Verify your product's lot number and expiration date against the following list: Preferred Plus Antacid Extra Strength (Lot 707007, Exp. 07/19), Preferred Plus Antacid (Lots 707006, 708001, Exp. 07/19-08/19), RPC Senna Syrup (Lot 47070081, Exp. 09/18), RPC Children's Non-Aspirin (Lot 47080091, Exp. 08/19), GeriCare Liquid Pain Relief (Lots 47080081, 47080093, Exp. 08/19), and RPC APAP Elixir (Lot 47080092, Exp. 08/19).
  3. Also check: GeriCare Senna Syrup (Lots 47070082, 47070043, 47070011, Exp. 09/18), Ritussin DM (Lot 47070021, Exp. 07/19), Geritrex Senna Syrup (Lots 47060011, 47070031, 47070041, 47080031, Exp. 09/18-10/18), SDA Senna Syrup (Lot 47070042, Exp. 09/18), GeriCare Diocto Liquid (Lots 47080041, 47080051, Exp. 08/19), and GeriCare Iron Supplement Elixir (Lot 4780111, Exp. 08/19).
  4. Stop using these medications immediately if the identifiers match your product.
  5. Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance regarding alternative treatments and to report any adverse health effects.
  6. Return any unused product to the pharmacy or place of purchase for a refund and contact RIJ Pharmaceutical LLC at their Middletown, NY facility for further instructions.
  7. For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA).

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

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

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

Affected Products

Product: Preferred Plus Pharmacy Antacid Extra Strength (12 FL. OZ.)
Model:
NDC 53807-158-12
UPC Codes:
353807158123
Lot Numbers:
707007 (Exp. 07/19)
Product: Preferred Plus Pharmacy Antacid (12 FL. OZ.)
Model:
NDC 53807-12612
UPC Codes:
53807126122
Lot Numbers:
707006 (Exp. 07/19)
708001 (Exp. 08/19)
Product: RPC Senna Syrup (8 fl oz)
Model:
NDC 5380755608
UPC Codes:
353807556080
Lot Numbers:
47070081 (Exp 09/18)
Product: RPC Children's Non-Aspirin (Acetaminophen 160 mg) Elixir (4 FL. OZ.)
Model:
NDC 53807-129-04
UPC Codes:
353807129048
Lot Numbers:
47080091 (Exp. 08/19)
Product: Gericare Liquid Pain Relief Acetaminophen Cherry Flavor 160mg/5mL (16 FL OZ)
Model:
NDC 5789618016
UPC Codes:
357896180164
Lot Numbers:
47080081 (Exp. 08/19)
47080093 (Exp. 08/19)
Product: RPC APAP Elixir (Acetaminophen 160mg) (16 FL. OZ.)
Model:
NDC 53807-129-16
UPC Codes:
353807129161
Lot Numbers:
47080092 (Exp 08/19)
Product: GeriCare Senna Syrup (8 fl oz)
Model:
NDC 57696-452-08
UPC Codes:
357896452087
Lot Numbers:
47070082 (Exp. 09/18)
47070043 (Exp. 09/18)
47070011 (Exp. 09/18)
Product: Ritussin DM Dextromethorphan Hydrobormide (4 FL.OZ.)
Model:
NDC 5380740904
UPC Codes:
35380740941
Lot Numbers:
47070021 (Exp. 07/19)
Product: Geritrex Senna Syrup (8 FL OZ.)
Model:
NDC 54162-007-08
UPC Codes:
354162007088
Lot Numbers:
47060011 (Exp. 09/18)
47070031 (Exp. 09/18)
47070041 (Exp. 09/18)
47080031 (Exp. 10/18)
Product: SDA Senna Syrup (8 FL. OZ.)
Model:
NDC 66424-562-08
UPC Codes:
366424562082
Lot Numbers:
47070042 (Exp. 09/18)
Product: Gericare Diocto Liquid (Docusate Sodium 50mg) (16 FL OZ)
Model:
NDC 57896-403-16
UPC Codes:
357896403164
Lot Numbers:
47080041 (Exp. 08/19)
47080051 (Exp. 08/19)
Product: Gericare Iron Supplement Elixir Ferrous Sulfate 220 mg (16 fl oz.)
Model:
NDC 57896-709-16
UPC Codes:
57896709167
Lot Numbers:
4780111 (Exp. 08/19)

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 80053
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: RIJ Pharmaceutical LLC
Sold By: Kinray Inc.; Gericare Pharmaceuticals; Geritrex LLC; SDA Laboratories
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 11 products (5043 bottles; 1505 bottles; 1272 bottles; 13380 bottles; 228 bottles; 21213 bottles; 9240 bottles; 31411 bottles; 3537 bottles; 12756 bottles; 8124 bottles)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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