CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 27 Jan 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Energique, Homeopathic Remedy recalled by Grato Holdings

Grato Holdings is recalling Energique, Homeopathic Remedy, Shingles Pain & Ulceration Relief, Topical Spray, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 22 Dec 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot: G9471

Quantity recalled371 bottles

Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.

Recall details

Recall number: D-0578-2016
FDA event ID: 72891
Recalling firm: Grato Holdings, Woodbine, IA
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 22 Dec 2015
FDA classified: 20 Jan 2016
Reported: 27 Jan 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Sterility
Drug class: Creams, Ointments & Gels

Timeline

22 Dec 2015	Recall initiated by company
20 Jan 2016	Classified by FDA	+29 days
27 Jan 2016	Published in enforcement report	+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Microbial Contamination of Non Sterile Products; testing revealed out of specification results for total aerobic microbiological count

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

Energique, Homeopathic Remedy, Shingles Pain & Ulceration Relief, Topical Spray, 1 fl oz (30 ml) bottles, NDC 44911-0137-1, Dist. by Energique, Inc., Woodbine, IA; ALSO LABELED AS --- Liddell Laboratories, Shingles Pain & Ulceration Relief Topical Homeopathic Spray, NDC 50845-0215-1, Dist By Liddell Laboratories, Inc., Woodbine, IA 51579; and peaceful mountain, Shingles Pain & Ulceration Relief, homeopathic spray, UPC 8 18692 00875 0, NDC 43845-0044-1, Dist. by Peaceful Mountain, Inc. Woodbine, IA

Where it was distributed

Nationwide and to Guatemala and Canada.

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Microbial Contamination of Non Sterile Products; testing revealed out of specification results for total aerobic microbiological count

Which lots are affected?

Lot: G9471

Where was it sold?

Nationwide and to Guatemala and Canada.

What should I do if I have it?

Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.

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 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

5 other products · FDA event 72891

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Energique, Homeopathic Remedy recalled by Grato Holdings.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
27 Jan 2016	CLASS II	Energique, Homeopathic Remedy recalled by Grato Holdings	Grato Holdings	Sterility	Nationwide
27 Jan 2016	CLASS II	Energique, Homeopathic Remedy recalled by Grato Holdings	Grato Holdings	Sterility	Nationwide
27 Jan 2016	CLASS II	Energique, Homeopathic Remedy recalled by Grato Holdings	Grato Holdings	Sterility	Nationwide
27 Jan 2016	CLASS II	Energique, Homeopathic Remedy, First Aid Pain & Trauma Relief recalled	Grato Holdings	Sterility	Nationwide
27 Jan 2016	CLASS II	Energique, Homeopathic Remedy recalled by Grato Holdings	Grato Holdings	Sterility	Nationwide

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Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
27 Jan 2016Drug	CLASS II	Energique, Homeopathic Remedy recalled by Grato Holdings	Grato Holdings	Sterility	Nationwide
27 Jan 2016Drug	CLASS II	Energique, Homeopathic Remedy recalled by Grato Holdings	Grato Holdings	Sterility	Nationwide
27 Jan 2016Drug	CLASS II	Energique, Homeopathic Remedy recalled by Grato Holdings	Grato Holdings	Sterility	Nationwide
27 Jan 2016Drug	CLASS II	Energique, Homeopathic Remedy recalled by Grato Holdings	Grato Holdings	Sterility	Nationwide