Biscolax Laxative (Bisacodyl, USP 10 mg), a) 12 suppositories per carton, NDC: 0904-5058-12, b) 100 suppositories per carton, NDC: 0904-5058-60, Distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals Inc., Livonia MI 48152.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #s: a) 17E004; 17E033, Exp. 05/2019; 17F019, Exp. 06/2019; 17G017, Exp. 07/2019; 17K009; 17K030; Exp. 10/2019, 17M006; 17M028, Exp. 12/2019; 18A029, Exp. 01/2020; 18C037, Exp. 03/2020; 18E002, Exp. 05/2020; 18F003; 18F013, Exp. 06/2020; 18G002; 18G016, Exp. 07/2020; 18H031, Exp. 08/2020; 18J004, 09/2020; 18L008; 18L012, Exp. 11/2020; 19A008, Exp. 01/2021. b) 17E005; 17E027, Exp. 05/2019; 17K025, Exp. 10/2019; 17M006, Exp. 12/2019; 18A014, Exp. 01/2020; 18B039, Exp. 02/2020; 18C037, Exp. 03/2020; 18D033, Exp. 04/2020; 18E025, Exp. 05/2020; 18F013; 18F018, Exp. 06/2020; 18G003, Exp. 07/2020; 18H012; 18H014, Exp. 08/2020; 18J026, Exp. 09/2020; 18L009, Exp. 11/2020; 18M014, Exp. 12/2020; 19A021, Exp. 01/2021; 19B001; 19B002, Exp. 02/2021.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Torrent Pharma Inc
Reason for Recall:
cGMP Deviations: Potential product contamination with Burkholderia cepacia (B.cepacia) and Ralstonia pickettii (R. pickettii).
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Biscolax Laxative (Bisacodyl, USP 10 mg), a) 12 suppositories per carton, NDC: 0904-5058-12, b) 100 suppositories per carton, NDC: 0904-5058-60, Distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals Inc., Livonia MI 48152.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #s: a) 17E004; 17E033, Exp. 05/2019; 17F019, Exp. 06/2019; 17G017, Exp. 07/2019; 17K009; 17K030; Exp. 10/2019, 17M006; 17M028, Exp. 12/2019; 18A029, Exp. 01/2020; 18C037, Exp. 03/2020; 18E002, Exp. 05/2020; 18F003; 18F013, Exp. 06/2020; 18G002; 18G016, Exp. 07/2020; 18H031, Exp. 08/2020; 18J004, 09/2020; 18L008; 18L012, Exp. 11/2020; 19A008, Exp. 01/2021. b) 17E005; 17E027, Exp. 05/2019; 17K025, Exp. 10/2019; 17M006, Exp. 12/2019; 18A014, Exp. 01/2020; 18B039, Exp. 02/2020; 18C037, Exp. 03/2020; 18D033, Exp. 04/2020; 18E025, Exp. 05/2020; 18F013; 18F018, Exp. 06/2020; 18G003, Exp. 07/2020; 18H012; 18H014, Exp. 08/2020; 18J026, Exp. 09/2020; 18L009, Exp. 11/2020; 18M014, Exp. 12/2020; 19A021, Exp. 01/2021; 19B001; 19B002, Exp. 02/2021.

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: D-1357-2019

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