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SafetyAlerts
May 21, 2003
Leiner Health Has Recalled Fiber Drugs
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
released the following information.
PRODUCT
a) Fiber Tabs (Calcium polycarbophil) 625mg equivalent to
500mg polycarbophil, 250 caplet count bottles, Bulk-
Forming Fiber Laxative, Kirkland Signature brand.
Recall # D-230-3;
b) Fiber Caplets (Calcium polycarbophil) 625mg equivalent
to 500mg polycarbophil, 250 caplet count bottles, Bulk-
Forming Fiber Laxative Recall #D-231-3;
c) Fiber Lax Caplets (Calcium polycarbophil) 625mg
equivalent to 500mg polycarbophil, 90 count bottles,
Bulk-Forming Fiber Laxative. Recall #D-232-3.
CODE
a) Lot number 2HA0654;
b) Lot numbers: 2HA0768, 2HA0905 and 2HA0651;
c) Lot number: 2HA0652.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Leiner Health Products, Carson, CA, by letters on March 31, 2003.
Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Tablet mixup; bottles may contain acetaminophen tablets (500mg).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
15,454 bottles.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide. |