SafetyAlerts
June 4, 2003
Purdue Frederick Company Has Recalled Senokot Granules
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has
released the following information.
PRODUCT
Senokot Granules (standardized senna concentrate), Natural Vegetable
Laxative, 15mg sennosides in each teaspoon, 6 oz and 12 oz bottles. Recall
# D-262-3.
CODE
Lot No. RR61 exp. 10/2007; RA02 exp. 10/2007; RA11 exp. 10/2007.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
The Purdue Frederick Company, Stamford, CT, by telephone on April 15,
2003, and by letters on April 25, 2003. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Mold contamination-Inactive ingredient-Malt syrup lot used in granule
manufacturing had expired and was later found to contain surface mold.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
4,296 - 6oz. bottles; 2,419 - 12 oz. bottles.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide. |