Why it was recalled
Out-of-specification results for pH.
Product description
Rx CHOICE brand LIQUID VITAMIN C, 16 FL OZ (473 mL), NDC 50383-167-16 --- HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO., INC. Amityville, NY 11701
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot 618283 (Exp. 01/2015), Lot 620151 (Exp. 03/2015), Lot 623407 (Exp. 09/2015) --- EXTENSION: Lots 620915 (Expiry 04/2015), 622298 (Exp. 07/2015), 624881 (Exp. 12/2015), 625981 (Exp. 02/2016), 626967 (Exp. 04/2016), 627676 (Exp. 05/2016).
Where it was sold
CA, FL, ID, IL, LA, MI, MN, NC, ND, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, VT and Puerto Rico
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0817-2017
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Jul 28, 2014
- FDA report date
- Dec 28, 2016
- Quantity
- 22,872 bottles
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-0817-2017, exactly as published.
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- City
- Amityville
- State
- NY
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 68873
- Address
- 369 Bayview Ave
- Code information
- Lot 618283 (Exp. 01/2015), Lot 620151 (Exp. 03/2015), Lot 623407 (Exp. 09/2015) --- EXTENSION: Lots 620915 (Expiry 04/2015), 622298 (Exp. 07/2015), 624881 (Exp. 12/2015), 625981 (Exp. 02/2016), 626967 (Exp. 04/2016), 627676 (Exp. 05/2016).
- Postal code
- 11701-2801
- Report date
- Dec 28, 2016
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-0817-2017
- Classification
- Class III
- Recalling firm
- Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc.
- Product quantity
- 22,872 bottles
- Termination date
- Sep 8, 2017
- Reason for recall
- Out-of-specification results for pH.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Rx CHOICE brand LIQUID VITAMIN C, 16 FL OZ (473 mL), NDC 50383-167-16 --- HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO., INC. Amityville, NY 11701
- Distribution pattern
- CA, FL, ID, IL, LA, MI, MN, NC, ND, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, VT and Puerto Rico
- Recall initiation date
- Jul 28, 2014
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Dec 20, 2016