Rheumacare capsules recalled for lead contamination

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Recalling firmHANDELNINE GLOBAL LLCSouth Plainfield, 4300 S Clinton Ave · South Plainfield, NJ 07080-1219

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What happened, in plain English

HANDELNINE GLOBAL LLC is recalling Rheumacare capsules that were manufactured in India and found to contain lead. This poses a health risk, especially for children and pregnant women who may be exposed through ingestion.

Why it’s dangerous

Lead is a toxic heavy metal that can cause serious health issues, including developmental problems in children and neurological damage in adults. The presence of lead in the capsules indicates a manufacturing defect that could lead to ingestion of harmful levels.

Who’s affected

People who own or use Rheumacare capsules from the recalled lots are affected. Children and pregnant women are at higher risk due to lead exposure.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the UPC 8 904218 700313 on the bottle. The recalled lots are CAM040 (expiring 06/30/2029) and CAL079-N (expiring 09/30/2028).

Brand
HANDELNINE GLOBAL LLC
Category
Drug

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What to do — step by step

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Look for the UPC 8 904218 700313 on the bottle and check the lot number against CAM040 or CAL079-N.

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Questions people ask

Why is lead in the capsules dangerous?

Lead is a toxic heavy metal that can cause serious health issues, including developmental problems in children and neurological damage in adults.

What should I do if I have the recalled product?

The recall record does not specify a remedy, so check the product details and contact the manufacturer if you have the recalled lot.

Are there any specific groups at higher risk?

Children and pregnant women are at higher risk due to lead exposure from ingestion.

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Subject: Recall D-0332-2026 — HANDELNINE GLOBAL LLC HANDELNINE GLOBAL LLC

Hello,

I own a HANDELNINE GLOBAL LLC that is covered by recall D-0332-2026 from HANDELNINE GLOBAL LLC.

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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Official source: FDA Recall #D-0332-2026 (December 22, 2025) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0332-2026 to see it in context.
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HANDELNINE GLOBAL LLC recalls Rheumacare capsules, 30 count bottle, Mfg in India by: Virgo UAP Pharma Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad, India UPC 8 904218 700313

Recall notice