Severity
Moderate
FDA Drug recall · Reported August 30, 2017
Microbial contamination of Non-sterile Products; presence of yeast and potential B. cepacia contamination
The Harvard Drug Group recalled Rugby Aller-chlor (Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup, USP), 2 mg, 4 fl. oz. (120 mL) plastic… - a moderate-severity action.
Rugby Aller-chlor (Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup, USP), 2 mg, 4 fl. oz. (120 mL) plastic… was recalled by The Harvard Drug Group in August 30, 2017. Reason: Microbial contamination of Non-sterile Products; presence of yeast and potential B. cepacia contamination. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1122-2017 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
The Harvard Drug Group issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Microbial contamination of Non-sterile Products; presence of yeast and potential B. cepacia contamination.
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1122-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-1122-2017) was formally reported on August 30, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 2, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. The Harvard Drug Group is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Livonia, MI. Federal records list the affected scope as 4,715 bottles.
The documented reason for this recall is: Microbial contamination of Non-sterile Products; presence of yeast and potential B. cepacia contamination Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide in the USA. 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 14,287 drugs & medications recalls on record
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
4,715 bottles
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
Rugby Aller-chlor (Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup, USP), 2 mg, 4 fl. oz. (120 mL) plastic bottles, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories 17177 N. Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 USA --- NDC: 0536-1025-47
Microbial contamination of Non-sterile Products; presence of yeast and potential B. cepacia contamination
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-1122-2017 |
| Date reported | August 30, 2017 |
| Date initiated | August 2, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | The Harvard Drug Group |
| Firm location | Livonia, MI |
| Affected scope | 4,715 bottles |
| Distribution | Nationwide in the USA |
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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