FDA-Drug2026-02-11Class ICHEMICAL
Rheumacare capsules recalled for lead contamination
What this means
Rheumacare capsules manufactured by Virgo UAP Pharma in India were found to contain lead due to manufacturing defects. The affected product is a 30-count bottle with lot numbers CAM040 (expires 06/30/2029) or CAL079-N (expires 09/30/2028). Only 4 bottles were distributed to a customer in New York.
- Stop taking Rheumacare capsules immediately if you have lot CAM040 or CAL079-N
- Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have taken this product
- Return unused capsules to the pharmacy where purchased
The agency's original wording
Hazard
CGMP Deviations: product found to contain lead.
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
Product was distributed to one customer in NY.
Affected count
4 bottles /30 capsules each
Manufactured in
South Plainfield, 4300 S Clinton Ave, South Plainfield, NJ, United States
Products
Rheumacare capsules, 30 count bottle, Mfg in India by: Virgo UAP Pharma Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad, India UPC 8 904218 700313
UPC codes
- 8904218700313
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0332-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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