Geritrex Senna Syrup Recall: Microbial Contamination Risk
Geritrex recalls Senna Syrup due to CGMP deviations and out-of-spec microbial counts. Check lot numbers and expiration dates for affected bottles.
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CGMP Deviations: Products are being recalled due to an out of specification total aerobic microbial count in a water sample.
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What happened, in plain English
RIJ Pharmaceutical LLC is recalling Geritrex Senna Syrup because the product failed current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) standards. Specifically, a water sample showed an out-of-specification total aerobic microbial count. The recall affects 31,411 bottles distributed nationwide in the USA. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/40557-geritrex-senna-syrup-recall-microbial-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/40557-geritrex-senna-syrup-recall-microbial-contamination-risk · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0850-2018
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“Geritrex Senna Syrup Recall: Microbial Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/40557-geritrex-senna-syrup-recall-microbial-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0850-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0850-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product contains an out-of-specification total aerobic microbial count due to CGMP deviations. While the record does not explicitly state that illness has occurred, consuming medication with excessive microbial counts can pose a health risk, particularly to those with compromised immune systems.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Geritrex Senna Syrup from pharmacies or retailers across the United States between the manufacturing dates and the recall date of May 7, 2018. Individuals using this laxative are at risk if they possess the specific lots listed.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your bottle for the brand name Geritrex Senna Syrup (sennosides 8.8mg) in an 8 FL OZ. (236 mL) bottle. Look for NDC 54162-007-08 and UPC 354162007088. Affected lots are 47060011, 47070031, 47070041 (Exp. 09/18) and 47080031 (Exp. 10/18).
- Brand
Geritrex- Product
Geritrex Senna Syrup (sennosides 8.8mg), packaged in 8 FL OZ. (236 mL) bottle, Distributed by Geritrex, LLC 144- Category
Drug
All 12 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.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Nationwide in the USA
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity | NDC |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-0842-2018 | Preferred Plus Pharmacy Antacid Extra Strength (Aluminum Hydroxide 400mg, Magnesium Hydroxide 400mg, Simethicone 40 mg), packaged in 12 FL. OZ. (355 mL), Manufactured By: RIJ Pharmaceutical Corp.40 Commercial Avenue, Middletown, NY 10941, Distributed by: Kinray Inc. Whitestone, NY 11357 NDC 53807-158-12, UPC 353807158123; Lot #: 707007, Exp. 07/19 | 5043 bottles | — |
| D-0843-2018 | Preferred Plus Pharmacy Antacid (Aluminum Hydroxide 200mg, Magnesium Hydroxide 200mg Simethicone 20mg, packaged in 12 FL. OZ. (355 mL) bottles, Manufactured By: RIJ PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATION 40 Commercial Avenue Middletown, NY 10941, Distributed by: Kinray Inc. Whitestone, NY 11357, NDC 53807-12612, UPC 53807126122; Lot #: 707006, Exp. 07/19; 708001, Exp. 08/19 | N/A | — |
| D-0844-2018 | RPC Senna Syrup (Sennosides 8.8mg), packaged in 8 fl oz (237 mL) bottles, RIJ Pharmaceuticals Corporation 40 Commercial Avenue, Middletown, NJ 10941, NDC 5380755608, UPC 353807556080; Lot #: 47070081, Exp 09/18 | 1505 bottles | — |
| D-0845-2018 | RPC Children's Non-Aspirin (Acetaminophen 160 mg) Elixir, packaged in 4 FL. OZ. (118 mL), RIJ PHARMACETUICAL CORPORATION, 40 COMMERCIAL AVENUE, MIDDLETOWN, NY 10941, NDC 53807-129-04, UPC 353807129048; Lot #: 47080091, Exp. 08/19 | 1272 bottles | — |
| D-0846-2018 | Gericare Liquid Pain Relief Acetaminophen Cherry Flavor 160mg/5mL, packaged in 16 FL OZ (473 mL), Dist. By Gericare Pharmaceuticals 1650 63rd Street Brooklyn, NY 11204, NDC 5789618016, UPC 357896180164; Lot #: 47080081, 47080093, Exp. 08/19 | 13380 bottles | — |
| D-0847-2018 | RPC APAP Elixir (Acetaminophen 160mg), Packaged in 16 FL. OZ. (473 mL) bottles, RIJ PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATION, 40 COMMERCIAL AVENUE, MIDDLETOWN, NY, NDC 53807-129-16, UPC 353807129161; Lot #: 47080092, Exp 08/19 | 228 bottles | — |
| D-0848-2018 | GeriCare Senna Syrup (Sennosides 8.8 mg), 8 fl oz (237 mL) bottles, Dist, by Gericare Pharmaceuticals 1650 63rd Street Brooklyn, NY 11204, NDC 57696-452-08, UPC 357896452087; Lot #: 47070082, 47070043, 47070011, Exp. 09/18 | 21213 bottles | — |
| D-0849-2018 | Ritussin DM Dextromethorphan Hydrobormide (Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10 mg, Guaifenesin, USP 100mg), packaged in 4 FL.OZ. (118 mL), RIJ PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATION 40 COMMERCIAL AVENUE, MIDDLETOWN, NY 10941, NDC 5380740904, UPC 35380740941; Lot #: 47070021, Exp. 07/19 | 9240 bottles | — |
| D-0850-2018 | Geritrex Senna Syrup (sennosides 8.8mg), packaged in 8 FL OZ. (236 mL) bottle, Distributed by Geritrex, LLC 144 Kingsbridge Rd East Mt Vernon, NY 10550, 1-800-736-3437, NDC 54162-007-08, UPC 354162007088; Lot #: 47060011, 47070031, 47070041, Exp. 09/18; 47080031, Exp.10/18 | 31411 bottles | — |
| D-0851-2018 | SDA Senna Syrup (Sennosides 8.8mg), packaged in 8 FL. OZ. (236 mL) bottles, Distributed by SDA Laboratories 280 Railroad Avenue, Greenwich CT 06830, NDC 66424-562-08, UPC 366424562082; Lot #: 47070042, Exp. 09/18 | 3537 bottles | 66424-562-08, 3664245620 |
| D-0852-2018 | Gericare Diocto Liquid (Docusate Sodium 50mg), 50 mg/5 mL, packaged in 16 FL OZ (473 mL) bottles, Dist by: Gericare Pharmaceuticals Corp. 1650 63rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204, NDC 57896-403-16, UPC 357896-403164,; Lot #: 47080041, 47080051, Exp. 08/19 | 12756 bottles | — |
| D-0853-2018 | Gericare Iron Supplement Elixir Ferrous Sulfate 220 mg, packaged in 16 fl oz. (473 mL) bottles, Dist by: Gericare Pharmaceuticals Corp. 1650 63rd Street Brooklyn, NY 11204, NDC 57896-709-16, UPC 57896709167; Lot #: 4780111, Exp. 08/19 | 8124 bottles | — |
What to do — step by step
Check Your Bottle
Verify if your bottle matches the NDC, UPC, and lot numbers listed in the recall record.
Contact Manufacturer
Call Geritrex LLC at 1-800-736-3437 for further instructions on how to handle the product.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Nationwide in the USA” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 4.9 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0850-2018 (May 7, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0850-2018 to see it in context.
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