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FDA Drug recall · Reported October 31, 2012

Premier Value Fiber Capsules, Fiber Capsules, 100% Natural Psyllium Fiber, Relieves Constipation, Restores Regularity, 160 Capsules per bottle, Distributed by: Chain Drug Consortium, LLC, Boca Raton, FL 33431, UPC0-40986-01703-2

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

Recall #
D-030-2013
Affected scope
1,440 bottles
Initiated
September 4, 2012
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Raritan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. recalled Premier Value Fiber Capsules, Fiber Capsules, 100% Natural Psyllium Fiber, Relieves Const… - a moderate-severity action.

Premier Value Fiber Capsules, Fiber Capsules, 100% Natural Psyllium Fiber, Relieves Const… was recalled by Raritan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in October 31, 2012. Reason: Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Product is being recalled due to possible microbial contamin…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-030-2013 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Raritan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Product is being recalled due to possible microbial contamin….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
October 31, 2012
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-030-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-030-2013) was formally reported on October 31, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 4, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Raritan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of East Brunswick, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 1,440 bottles.

The documented reason for this recall is: Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Product is being recalled due to possible microbial contamination by C. difficile discovered in the raw material. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 14,287 drugs & medications recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

1,440 bottles

Related Recalls

6

5 from same agency

Product description

Premier Value Fiber Capsules, Fiber Capsules, 100% Natural Psyllium Fiber, Relieves Constipation, Restores Regularity, 160 Capsules per bottle, Distributed by: Chain Drug Consortium, LLC, Boca Raton, FL 33431, UPC0-40986-01703-2

Reason for recall

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number D-030-2013
Date reported October 31, 2012
Date initiated September 4, 2012
Recalling firm Raritan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Firm location East Brunswick, NJ
Affected scope 1,440 bottles
Distribution Nationwide

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Premier Value Fiber Capsules, Fiber Capsules, 100% Natural Psyllium Fiber, Relieves Constipation, Restores Regularity, 160 Capsules per bottle, Distributed by: Chain Drug Consortium, LLC, Boca Raton, FL 33431, UPC0-40986-01703-2. Recalled by Raritan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Units affected: 1,440 bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Product is being recalled due to possible microbial contamination by C. difficile discovered in the raw material.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on October 31, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-030-2013.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-030-2013) against your product. Visit the official FDA Drug website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Drug, reported October 31, 2012. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.