Zinc Acetate, Crystal, USP, packaged in 500 gram bottles, Spectrum Chemical MFG, CORP., New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Does not meet monograph: product exhibits lead levels in excess of the USP monograph limits.

Recall #: D-1456-2016
Affected scope: 14,000 grams
Initiated: August 1, 2016

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Spectrum Laboratory Products, Inc. recalled Zinc Acetate, Crystal, USP, packaged in 500 gram bottles, Spectrum Chemical MFG, CORP., N… - a moderate-severity action.

Zinc Acetate, Crystal, USP, packaged in 500 gram bottles, Spectrum Chemical MFG, CORP., N… was recalled by Spectrum Laboratory Products, Inc. in August 17, 2016. Reason: Does not meet monograph: product exhibits lead levels in excess of the USP monograph limits.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1456-2016 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Spectrum Laboratory Products, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Does not meet monograph: product exhibits lead levels in excess of the USP monograph limits..

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: August 17, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1456-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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 agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Zinc Acetate, Crystal, USP, packaged in 500 gram bottles, Spectrum Chemical MFG, CORP., New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Reason for recall

Does not meet monograph: product exhibits lead levels in excess of the USP monograph limits.

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-1456-2016
Date reported	August 17, 2016
Date initiated	August 1, 2016
Recalling firm	Spectrum Laboratory Products, Inc.
Firm location	New Brunswick, NJ
Affected scope	14,000 grams
Distribution	US: MA, TN, GA, MO and Canada

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Zinc Acetate, Crystal, USP, packaged in 500 gram bottles, Spectrum Chemical MFG, CORP., New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Recalled by Spectrum Laboratory Products, Inc.. Units affected: 14,000 grams.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Does not meet monograph: product exhibits lead levels in excess of the USP monograph limits.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on August 17, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1456-2016.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: US: MA, TN, GA, MO and Canada.

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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