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Pets & Animals/Pet Medications

Vetoquinol Prolab Inc.: Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride Soluble Powder Recalled for Unapproved API Source

Agency Publication Date: September 20, 2010
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Summary

Vetoquinol Prolab Inc. is recalling 6,446 total pouches of Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride Soluble Powder, a veterinary antibiotic used in livestock drinking water. Approximately 5,773 of the 1772g pouches and 673 of the 1400g pouches are affected because the foreign manufacturer of the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) was not approved for use. Consumers should contact their veterinarian or pharmacist regarding the use of this product and for guidance on returning any remaining supply.

Risk

The product was manufactured using an active ingredient from a foreign source that did not meet regulatory approval standards, which may affect the quality or consistency of the medication. No specific animal illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your supply for Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride Soluble Powder in 1400g pouches (NDC 59320-002-08) or 1772g pouches (NDC 59320-002-09).
  2. Confirm the manufacturer information on the label states 'Manufactured for: Vetoquinol N-A Inc., 2000, chemin Georges, Lavaltrie, QC, Canada'.
  3. Immediately stop using the affected soluble powder in animal drinking water.
  4. Contact your veterinarian or pharmacist for guidance on alternative treatments and for instructions on how to return the unused medication for a refund.
  5. For further information or to report concerns, contact the manufacturer, Vetoquinol Prolab Inc., at their Princeville, Canada facility at 700 Rue Saint Henri.
  6. If you have additional questions, call the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Veterinary drug return and refund

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

Affected Products

Product: Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride Soluble Powder (1400g)
Model:
NDC 59320-002-08
Product: Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride Soluble Powder (1772g)
Model:
NDC 59320-002-09

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 56658
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Vetoquinol Prolab Inc.
Sold By: veterinary distributors; animal health suppliers
Manufactured In: Canada
Units Affected: 5773 / 1772g pouches, 673 / 1400g pouches
Distributed To: Iowa

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