CLASS II Food recall · Reported 31 Jan 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Rugby Calcionate Syrup recalled by Pharmatech
Pharmatech is recalling Rugby Calcionate Syrup, distributed in Michigan. The recall was initiated on 16 Aug 2017 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-0624-2018
- FDA event ID
- 78978
- Recalling firm
- Pharmatech, Davie, FL
- Brand
- Rugby Calcionate
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 16 Aug 2017
- FDA classified
- 24 Jan 2018
- Reported
- 31 Jan 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Mold
- Product category
- Honey & Syrup
Timeline
| 16 Aug 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 Jan 2018 | Classified by FDA | +161 days |
| 31 Jan 2018 | 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
Presence of yeast and potential contamination with B. cepacia.
Product as listed by the FDA
Rugby Calcionate Syrup 16 oz. UPC 00536-2770-85
Where it was distributed
MI
Questions about this recall
Is Rugby Calcionate Syrup recalled?
Yes. Pharmatech recalled Rugby Calcionate Syrup on 16 Aug 2017. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0624-2018.
Why was it recalled?
Presence of yeast and potential contamination with B. cepacia.
Which lots are affected?
All lots remaining within expiry
Where was it sold?
MI
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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