CLASS II Food recall · Reported 2 Nov 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
CertaVite with Antioxidants recalled by Pharmatech
Pharmatech is recalling CertaVite with Antioxidants, distributed in Florida, Michigan, Mississippi, Ohio. The recall was initiated on 8 Aug 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0265-2017
- FDA event ID
- 75272
- Recalling firm
- Pharmatech, Davie, FL
- Brand
- CertaVite
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 8 Aug 2016
- FDA classified
- 25 Oct 2016
- Reported
- 2 Nov 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Product category
- Dietary Supplements
Timeline
| 8 Aug 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 25 Oct 2016 | Classified by FDA | +78 days |
| 2 Nov 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Recall initiated as a precautionary measure due to potential risk of product contamination with Burkholderia cepacia.
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
CertaVite with Antioxidants, 8 oz./236 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement.
Where it was distributed
FL, MI, MS, and OH.
Questions about this recall
Is CertaVite with Antioxidants recalled?
Yes. Pharmatech recalled CertaVite with Antioxidants on 8 Aug 2016. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0265-2017.
Why was it recalled?
Recall initiated as a precautionary measure due to potential risk of product contamination with Burkholderia cepacia.
Which lots are affected?
NDC No. 0904-5023-09; Lot No. 20471602, Exp. Date 01/2018; Lot No. 20471603 & 20471604, Exp. Date 02/2018; Lot No. 20471605 & 20171606, Exp. Date 03/2018; Lot No. 20471607, Exp. Date 04/2018; Lot No. 20471609, 20471611& 20471612, Exp. Date 05/2018.
Where was it sold?
FL, MI, MS, and OH.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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