Gericare Iron Supplement Elixir Ferrous Sulfate, 220 mg, 16 fl oz. (473 mL), Distributed by: Geri-care Pharmaceuticals Corp. 1650 63rd Street Brooklyn, NY 11204, NDC 57896-709-16

cGMP Deviations: Products may have microbial contamination.

Recall #: D-1523-2019
Affected scope: 3789 bottles
Initiated: May 31, 2019

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

Geritrex, LLC recalled Gericare Iron Supplement Elixir Ferrous Sulfate, 220 mg, 16 fl oz. (473 mL), Distributed … - a moderate-severity action.

Gericare Iron Supplement Elixir Ferrous Sulfate, 220 mg, 16 fl oz. (473 mL), Distributed … was recalled by Geritrex, LLC in July 31, 2019. Reason: cGMP Deviations: Products may have microbial contamination.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1523-2019 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Geritrex, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-cGMP Deviations: Products may have microbial contamination..

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: July 31, 2019
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1523-2019 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 - 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

Gericare Iron Supplement Elixir Ferrous Sulfate, 220 mg, 16 fl oz. (473 mL), Distributed by: Geri-care Pharmaceuticals Corp. 1650 63rd Street Brooklyn, NY 11204, NDC 57896-709-16

Reason for recall

cGMP Deviations: Products may have microbial contamination.

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-1523-2019
Date reported	July 31, 2019
Date initiated	May 31, 2019
Recalling firm	Geritrex, LLC
Firm location	Middletown, NY
Affected scope	3789 bottles
Distribution	U.S.A. 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Gericare Iron Supplement Elixir Ferrous Sulfate, 220 mg, 16 fl oz. (473 mL), Distributed by: Geri-care Pharmaceuticals Corp. 1650 63rd Street Brooklyn, NY 11204, NDC 57896-709-16. Recalled by Geritrex, LLC. Units affected: 3789 bottles.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

cGMP Deviations: Products may have microbial contamination.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on July 31, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1523-2019.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: U.S.A. Nationwide.

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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