US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated May 21, 2019 (7 years ago)

Lactulose Solution

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

Why it was recalled

cGMP Deviations: Potential product contamination with Burkholderia cepacia (B.cepacia) and Ralstonia pickettii (R. pickettii).

What was recalled

Lactulose Solution, USP 10 g/15 mL, For Oral Administration, Rx Only, a) 16 FL. oz., NDC: 13668-580-10, b) 32 FL. oz., NDC: 13668-580-12, Manufactured by Bio-Pharm Inc., Levittown PA 19057, Manufactured for Torrent Pharma Inc., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.

Recalling firm
Torrent Pharma Inc
Origin
PA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1372-2019

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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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated

Lactulose Solution

Reason cGMP Deviations: Potential product contamination with Burkholderia cepacia (B.cepacia) and Ralstonia pickettii (R. pickettii).

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