Rugby Aller-chlor Syrup Recall: Microbial Contamination Risk
Pharmatech LLC recalls Rugby Aller-chlor (Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup) due to potential yeast and B. cepacia contamination. Consumers should check product details and contact Rugby Laboratories for instructions.
Lower-risk recall
Microbial Contamination of Non Sterile Product; presence of yeast and potential B. cepacia contamination
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What happened, in plain English
Pharmatech LLC is recalling Rugby Aller-chlor syrup (2 mg, 4 fl. oz.) because it may contain harmful yeast and B. cepacia bacteria. This contamination could cause illness if the product is consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/41374-rugby-aller-chlor-syrup-recall-microbial-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/41374-rugby-aller-chlor-syrup-recall-microbial-contamination-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0227-2018
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“Rugby Aller-chlor Syrup Recall: Microbial Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/41374-rugby-aller-chlor-syrup-recall-microbial-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0227-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0227-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The syrup may contain yeast and B. cepacia bacteria, which can cause infections. These contaminants are not sterile and could lead to illness if the product is ingested.
Who’s affected
People who own or use Rugby Aller-chlor syrup (2 mg, 4 fl. oz.) plastic bottles. Those with weakened immune systems may be at higher risk of infection.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Rugby Aller-chlor syrup (2 mg, 4 fl. oz.) plastic bottles with NDC code 0536-1025-47. The product was distributed by Rugby Laboratories in Livonia, MI.
- Brand
Rugby- Category
Drug
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.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
MI
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots |
|---|---|
| D-0224-2018 | Rugby Diocto Liquid, Docusate Sodium 50 mg/ 5 mL, Stool Softener Laxative, One Pint (473 mL) plastic bottles, Dist. by: Rugby Laboratories, 17177 N. Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 --- NDC: 0536-0590-85, Manufactured by PharmaTech LLC, Davie, FL; All lots remaining within expiry. |
| D-0225-2018 | Rugby Diocto Syrup, Docusate Sodium 60 mg/15 mL, Stool Softener Laxative, One Pint (473 mL) plastic bottles, Dist. by: Rugby Laboratories, 17177 N. Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152. NDC: 0536-1001-85, Manufactured by PharmaTech LLC, Davie, FL; All lots remaining within expiry. |
| D-0226-2018 | Rugby Senexon Liquid Natural Vegetable Stimulant,(Sennosides) 8.8 mg, 8 fl oz (237 mL) plastic bottles, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, 17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 --- NDC 0536-1000-59 ; ALSO LABELED AS Major Senna Syrup Natural Vegetable Laxative, Sennoside 8.8 mg, 8 fl. oz. (237 mL) plastic bottles, Dist. by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 USA. NDC: 00904-6289-09; Manufactured by PharmaTech LLC, Davie, FL; All lots remaining within expiry. |
| D-0227-2018 | Rugby Aller-chlor (Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup, USP), 2 mg, 4 fl. oz. (120 mL) plastic bottles, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories 17177 N. Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 USA --- NDC: 0536-1025-47, Manufactured by PharmaTech LLC, Davie FL; All lots remaining within expiry. |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the NDC code 0536-1025-47 on the bottle label to confirm if it's recalled.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Michigan.
FDA distribution: “MI” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Michigan.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 5.4 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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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-0227-2018 (August 16, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0227-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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