The Purdue Frederick Company Has Recalled Senokot Granules

(SafetyAlerts) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released the following information.

PRODUCT
Senokot Granules (standardized senna concentrate), Natural Vegetable Laxative, 15mg sennosides in each teaspoon, 6 oz and 12 oz bottles. Recall # D-262-3.

CODE
Lot No. RR61 exp. 10/2007; RA02 exp. 10/2007; RA11 exp. 10/2007.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
The Purdue Frederick Company, Stamford, CT, by telephone on April 15, 2003, and by letters on April 25, 2003. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.

REASON
Mold contamination-Inactive ingredient-Malt syrup lot used in granule manufacturing had expired and was later found to contain surface mold.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
4,296 - 6oz. bottles; 2,419 - 12 oz. bottles.

DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide.