Zochem recalls three lots of zinc oxide powder used in dietary supplements due to potential iron contamination. Affected lots have specific expiration dates and country of origin.
ZoChem Inc. received a complaint from a customer who noticed black specs of contamination in one specific lot (#700792) of product (zinc oxide) that they received, an investigation by ZoChem Inc. was launched . The retained sample representing this lot was analyzed and the contaminant was determined to be iron. The issue is potentially present in two other lots (#700785 & 700804) produced
Zochem is recalling three lots of zinc oxide powder used in dietary supplements because tests found iron contamination. This could pose a risk to people using the product in supplement manufacturing.
Iron contamination was found in specific lots of zinc oxide powder. This could potentially affect the safety of dietary supplements made with these materials, though the risk is not severe.
Dietary supplement manufacturers who used these specific lots of zinc oxide powder are affected. Those handling the product in manufacturing processes are most at risk.
Check for lot numbers 700785, 700792, or 700804 on the packaging. The product was sold in the US and Canada with specific expiration dates.
Look for lot numbers 700785, 700792, or 700804 on the zinc oxide powder packaging.
Iron contamination was found in specific lots of zinc oxide powder, which could affect dietary supplements made with these materials.
Lots 700785, 700792, and 700804 were affected, with expiration dates of 07/19/2017, 07/22/2017, and 07/28/2017 respectively.
The recall record does not specify a remedy.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zochem to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1402-2016 — Zochem Zochem Hello, I own a Zochem that is covered by recall F-1402-2016 from Zochem. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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