CLASS II Food recall · Reported 26 Jun 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
DPS Throat Spray recalled by APS BioGroup
APS BioGroup is recalling DPS Throat Spray, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 15 May 2019 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-1480-2019
- FDA event ID
- 82900
- Recalling firm
- APS BioGroup, Phoenix, AZ
- Brand
- DPS Throat
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 15 May 2019
- FDA classified
- 18 Jun 2019
- Reported
- 26 Jun 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 15 May 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 18 Jun 2019 | Classified by FDA | +34 days |
| 26 Jun 2019 | 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
The recall is being conducted as a result of elevated APC levels. Through additional testing, it was determined that the organism is Stenotrophomonas maltophilia.
Product as listed by the FDA
DPS Throat Spray, UPC 8 55602 00021 3. Colostrum Immune Concentrate. Net 150 ml
Where it was distributed
Nationwide and Switzerland. No military/govt/VA consignees.
Questions about this recall
Is DPS Throat Spray recalled?
Yes. APS BioGroup recalled DPS Throat Spray on 15 May 2019. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1480-2019.
Why was it recalled?
The recall is being conducted as a result of elevated APC levels. Through additional testing, it was determined that the organism is Stenotrophomonas maltophilia.
Which lots are affected?
Manufactured April 21, 2019. Lot 9068-2, Item # 4044, Bulk # UL-7, Exp. Date 04/2021; Lot 9068-3, Item # 4691, Bulk # UL-7, Exp. Date 04/2021; Lot 9068-4, Item # 4181, Bulk # UL-7, Exp. Date 04/2021; Lot 9068-5, Item # 00064, Bulk # UL-7, Exp. Date 04/2021; Lot 9068-6, Item # 00064, Bulk # UL-7, Exp. Date 04/2021
Where was it sold?
Nationwide and Switzerland. No military/govt/VA consignees.
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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