Hellolife recalls Respitrol, Homeopathic (OTC Medicine), 2 fl oz (59 mL) per bottle, Mftd for: HelloLife, Inc. 4635 40th St SE, Grand
Hellolife recalls Respitrol homeopathic medicine due to microbial contamination. Products may contain harmful bacteria like Staphylococcus saprophyticus and Burkholderia cepacia. Consumers should check product details and contact the company for guidance.
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Microbial Contamination of Non Sterile Products; Products contaminated with microoganisms, including but not limited to Staphylococcus saprophyticus and Burkholderia cepacia
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What happened, in plain English
Hellolife is recalling Respitrol homeopathic medicine bottles that may be contaminated with harmful bacteria. This poses a risk of infection if the product is used, especially for people with weakened immune systems. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/39685-hellolife-respitrol-otc-medicine-recall-microbial-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/39685-hellolife-respitrol-otc-medicine-recall-microbial-contamination-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1203-2018
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“Hellolife Respitrol OTC Medicine Recall: Microbial Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/39685-hellolife-respitrol-otc-medicine-recall-microbial-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-1203-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1203-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product may contain harmful bacteria such as Staphylococcus saprophyticus and Burkholderia cepacia. These microorganisms can cause infections, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems or those using the product for extended periods.
Who’s affected
People who own or use Respitrol homeopathic medicine bottles labeled with NDC 49726-003-02 and lot number RE/030717E are affected. Those with compromised immune systems may be at higher risk from potential infections.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Respitrol', homeopathic medicine, 2 fl oz (59 mL) per bottle. Look for the lot number RE/030717E and expiration date 7/2019 on the label.
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All 4 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
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| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| D-1200-2018 | Compulsin, Homeopathic (OTC Medicine), 2 fl oz (59 mL) per bottle, Mftd for: HelloLife, Inc. 4635 40th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512. NDC: 49726-034-02; Lot: CO/030717B, exp 7/2019 | 989 bottles |
| D-1201-2018 | Neuroveen, Homeopathic (OTC Medicine), 2 fl oz (59 mL) per bottle, Mftd for: HelloLife, Inc. 4635 40th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512. NDC: 49726-015-02; Lot: NV/030717D, exp 7/2019 | 4,358 bottles |
| D-1202-2018 | Thyroveev, Homeopathic (OTC Medicine), 2 fl oz (59 mL) per bottle, Mftd for: HelloLife, Inc. 4635 40th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512. NDC: 49726-025-02; Lot: TV/030717F, exp 7/2019 | 370 bottles |
| D-1203-2018 | Respitrol, Homeopathic (OTC Medicine), 2 fl oz (59 mL) per bottle, Mftd for: HelloLife, Inc. 4635 40th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512. NDC: 49726-003-02; Lot: RE/030717E, exp 7/2019 | 1,869 bottles |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the lot number RE/030717E and expiration date 7/2019 on the Respitrol bottle label.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The product may be contaminated with harmful bacteria, so it is not safe to use. Consumers should stop using it and contact Hellolife for further instructions.
What should I do if I have this product?
Check the product label for the lot number RE/030717E and expiration date 7/2019. If it matches, stop using it and contact Hellolife for guidance.
How can I get a replacement?
The recall record does not specify a replacement option. Consumers should contact Hellolife directly for assistance.
Contact Hellolife
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hellolife to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1203-2018 — Hellolife Hellolife Hello, I own a Hellolife that is covered by recall D-1203-2018 from Hellolife. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-1203-2018 (August 23, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1203-2018 to see it in context.
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