Camber Pharmaceuticals recalls Atovaquone Oral Suspension USP (750 mg/5 mL) due to Bacillus cereus contamination in repackaged product. This poses a risk of infection from improper use.
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product: Objectionable organism, identified as Bacillus cereus, found in product during testing of repackaged product.
Camber Pharmaceuticals is recalling Atovaquone Oral Suspension USP (750 mg/5 mL) because testing found Bacillus cereus bacteria in repackaged batches. This contamination could cause infection if the medication is used as intended.
The product was repackaged and tested, but Bacillus cereus bacteria were found in the medication. This type of bacteria can cause food poisoning and infection if the medication is taken without proper sterilization.
People who have the specific Atovaquone Oral Suspension USP (750 mg/5 mL) in a 210 mL bottle with lot number E220182, manufactured by Hetero Labs Limited in India, are affected. Those using this medication for malaria treatment are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'Atovaquone Oral Suspension USP', 750 mg/5 mL, in a 210 mL bottle. The lot number E220182 (expiring 12/31/2023) was manufactured by Hetero Labs Limited in India.
Look for the product name, 750 mg/5 mL concentration, 210 mL bottle, and lot number E220182 on the label.
The product has been recalled due to Bacillus cereus contamination in repackaged batches, so it is not safe to use as intended.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Camber Pharmaceuticals for guidance.
Check the product label for the specific lot number E220182 (expiring 12/31/2023) and the manufacturer details.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Camber Pharmaceuticals to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0567-2023 — Camber Pharmaceuticals Camber Pharmaceuticals Hello, I own a Camber Pharmaceuticals that is covered by recall D-0567-2023 from Camber Pharmaceuticals. 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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