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Pets & Animals/Pet Medications

Virbac AH, Inc: Virbantel Dog De-Wormer Recalled Due to Missing Expiration Date

Agency Publication Date: January 22, 2015
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Summary

Virbac AH, Inc. has voluntarily recalled 1,800 bottles of Virbantel (pyrantel pamoate/praziquantel) 50 Flavored Chewables, a de-wormer used for medium and large dogs weighing 25.1 to 200 lbs. The recall was issued because the product labeling is missing the required expiration date, which could lead to pet owners using the medication beyond its intended shelf life. This affected batch, identified as lot 131243, was distributed across 14 states including California, Florida, and Texas. Consumers should contact their veterinarian or pharmacist to verify if their product is part of the recall and return unused bottles to their place of purchase for a refund.

Risk

The absence of an expiration date prevents pet owners and veterinarians from knowing if the medication is still safe and potent. Using a de-wormer that has lost its effectiveness over time may result in the failure to treat parasite infections in dogs.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify your product by checking the label for 'Virbac Virbantel (pyrantel pamoate/praziquantel) 50 Flavored Chewables' for Medium and Large Dogs (25.1 to 200 lbs).
  2. Check the bottle and packaging for NDC number 051311-741-50 and ANDA number 141-261.
  3. Locate the lot number on the bottle; specifically look for Lot 131243. This lot is affected because it is missing the printed expiration date of 08/2016.
  4. Contact your veterinarian or pharmacist immediately for guidance if you have been administering this specific lot to your pet.
  5. Return any unused bottles from Lot 131243 to the pharmacy or place of purchase for a full refund.
  6. Contact the manufacturer, Virbac AH, Inc., located at 3200 Meacham Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas, for further instructions regarding this recall.
  7. For additional questions, call the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund for unused product.

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

Affected Products

Product: Virbac Virbantel (pyrantel pamoate/praziquantel) 50 Flavored Chewables (50-count bottle)
Model:
ANDA 141-261
NDC 051311-741-50
Lot Numbers:
131243 (Exp 08/2016)
Date Ranges: Expiration 08/2016

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 70026
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Virbac AH, Inc
Sold By: Veterinarians; Pharmacies
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 1800/50-count/bottles
Distributed To: California, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin

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