Thyroveev, Homeopathic (OTC Medicine), 2 fl oz (59 mL) per bottle, Mftd for: HelloLife, Inc. 4635...

FDA Drug Recall #D-1202-2018 — Class I — August 23, 2018

Recall Summary

Recall Number D-1202-2018
Classification Class I — Serious risk
Date Initiated August 23, 2018
Status Terminated
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm Hellolife
Location Grand Rapids, MI
Product Type Drugs
Quantity 370 bottles

Product Description

Thyroveev, Homeopathic (OTC Medicine), 2 fl oz (59 mL) per bottle, Mftd for: HelloLife, Inc. 4635 40th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512. NDC: 49726-025-02

Reason for Recall

Microbial Contamination of Non Sterile Products; Products contaminated with microoganisms, including but not limited to Staphylococcus saprophyticus and Burkholderia cepacia

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide USA, Algeria Australia Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Canada Colombia Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Estonia French Polynesia Greece Guadeloupe Guam Hong Kong Hungary India Ireland Israel Italy Latvia Lithuania Martinique Mexico Monaco Netherlands New Zealand Norway Peru Poland Portugal Romania Russia Russian Federation Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Slovakia Slovakia (Slovak Republic) Slovenia Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Turkey United Kingdom

Lot / Code Information

Lot: TV/030717F, exp 7/2019

Other Recalls from Hellolife

Recall # Classification Product Date
D-1203-2018 Class I Respitrol, Homeopathic (OTC Medicine), 2 fl oz ... Aug 23, 2018
D-1200-2018 Class I Compulsin, Homeopathic (OTC Medicine), 2 fl oz ... Aug 23, 2018
D-1201-2018 Class I Neuroveen, Homeopathic (OTC Medicine), 2 fl oz ... Aug 23, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

Injectable drugs and eye drops must be completely free of microbial contamination because they bypass the body's natural defenses. A contaminated injectable can introduce bacteria or fungi directly into the bloodstream, potentially causing sepsis, meningitis, or localized infections — all of which can be life-threatening. Contamination of sterile products almost always results in a Class I recall. If you received an injectable drug from a recalled lot, contact your healthcare provider immediately, even if you feel well, as some infections can have delayed onset.

Not necessarily. Many drug recalls are initiated because of quality system failures or test results that suggest a product might not meet specifications — even if no patients have reported harm. The FDA uses a precautionary approach: if there is reason to believe quality standards were not met, a recall is required regardless of whether adverse effects have been reported. Class I recalls typically involve a reasonable probability of harm; Class II recalls may cause temporary health issues; Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but that still violate regulations.

Pharmacies typically receive recall notices directly from drug wholesalers and manufacturers within days of the recall being announced. Your pharmacist can look up whether any product in your prescription history matches a recalled lot number. For current recalls, the FDA publishes updates at FDA.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts and sends MedWatch email alerts for significant drug safety issues. You can sign up for MedWatch alerts at FDA.gov. Most major pharmacy chains also have their own recall notification systems that automatically alert pharmacists when a recalled product is in their inventory.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this medication if affected by this recall. Contact your pharmacist or prescribing doctor immediately for guidance. Do not flush medications — use a drug take-back program.