Rugby Liquid Vitamin C Supplement, 4 oz., 118 mL
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-3519-2017.
The distribution firms Leader Brand, Major Pharmaceuticals, and The Harvard Drug Group dba Rugby Laboratories are jointly initiating a voluntary recall of multiple supplements due to possible product contamination with B. cepacia, which may result in serious infections that could be life-threatening in patients with compromised immune systems and in patients with chronic lung conditions such as cystic fibrosis.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-3519-2017.
Recall terminated by FDA.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact The Harvard Drug Group or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.
Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-3519-2017.
The Harvard Drug Group
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The Harvard Drug Group Recall FAQ
The Harvard Drug Group is the subject of a supplements safety report: Rugby Liquid Vitamin C Supplement, 4 oz., 118 mL. The notice was published on August 2, 2017 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 30,782 units are potentially affected.