CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 31 Oct 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Wal-Mucil Plus Calcium Fiber Capsules,100% Natural Fiber recalled
Raritan Pharmaceuticals is recalling Wal-Mucil Plus Calcium Fiber Capsules,100% Natural Fiber, 100% Natural Psyllium Seed Husk, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 4 Sep 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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-027-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63384
- Recalling firm
- Raritan Pharmaceuticals, East Brunswick, NJ
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 4 Sep 2012
- FDA classified
- 25 Oct 2012
- Reported
- 31 Oct 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Sterility
Timeline
| 4 Sep 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 25 Oct 2012 | Classified by FDA | +51 days |
| 31 Oct 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +6 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: Product is being recalled due to possible microbial contamination by C. difficile discovered in the raw material.
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
Wal-Mucil Plus Calcium Fiber Capsules,100% Natural Fiber, 100% Natural Psyllium Seed Husk, Calcium/Dietary Fiber Supplement, 240 Capsules per bottle, Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, IL 60015-4616 www.walgreens.com, NDC 0363-0128-24, UPC 3-11917-07656-0.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Stores named: Walgreens
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Product is being recalled due to possible microbial contamination by C. difficile discovered in the raw material.
Which lots are affected?
Item 586144, Lots 15085, Exp 04/15; 15086, 15087, Exp 08/15
Where was it sold?
Nationwide
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
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