US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Sep 4, 2012 (14 years ago)

Equate Fiber Therapy

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Product is being recalled due to possible microbial contamination by C. difficile discovered in the raw material.

What was recalled

Equate Fiber Therapy, 100% Natural Psyllium Husk Fiber, Fiber Laxative/Fiber Supplement, 160 capsules per bottle, Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, NDC 68163-119-60, UPC 6-81131-77922-7.

Recalling firm
Raritan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
NDC code
68163-119-60
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-023-2013

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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