FDA-Drug2026-01-21Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Encon Safety Products Aquarion Preserved Cartridges recalled for manufacturing deviations
What this means
Encon Safety Products is recalling specific lots of AQ 120 GFEW Aquarion Preserved Cartridges due to manufacturing process deviations that do not meet FDA standards. The cartridges were distributed nationwide. No injuries have been reported.
- Check if you have an affected lot number (239066 through 410988; see full list on FDA website)
- Stop using the product if you have a matching lot number
- Contact Encon Safety Products or your supplier for instructions on return or disposal
- Check the expiration date on your cartridges against the recall list
The agency's original wording
Hazard
cGMP deviations.
Intended for
All ages
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
Nationwide within the United States
Affected count
7677 bags
Manufactured in
6825 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX, United States
Products
AQ 120 GFEW, Aquarion Preserved Cartridges (2) 3.7 Gallons each
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0260-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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