FDA recall of Hyland's Teething tablets

[Laura Gibson]

Working with FDA, Standard Homeopathic Company Voluntarily Recalls Hyland’s Teething Tablets to Address Manufacturing Process

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELos Angeles, October 23, 2010 - Standard Homeopathic Company, in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is voluntarily recalling its Hyland's Teething Tablets. The company is initiating this recall in an abundance of caution due to an FDA investigation of its manufacturing facility. Hyland’s Teething Tablets are manufactured in the United States and distributed throughout North America.

The Hyland’s Teething Tablets UPC codes included in the recall are:

1. Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 125 tablets, UPC # 3 54973 75041

2. Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 250 tablets, UPC # 3 54973 75042

3. Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 125 tablets, UPC # 3 54973 75066

4. Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 50 tablets, UPC # 3 54973 75044

5. Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 145 tablets, UPC # 3 54973 75121

6. Hyland’s Teething Tablets, Clip Strip 6x125 tablets, UPC # 3 54973 35109

Adverse events have been reported but the FDA has said that a conclusive link to Teething Tablets has not been determined. The company, in working with the FDA, has identified manufacturing processes of Teething Tablets that can be improved to ensure uniformity in dosage. As a homeopathic product, Hyland’s Teething Tablets have a wide margin of safety that protects consumers from harm.
Full article can be read here:

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm230769.htm
Laura Gibson