ST. LOUIS, MO — Pharmaceutical company King Bio has issued a voluntarily recall of 32 children’s medications because they tested positive for microbial contamination. A notice listed on the FDA’s website says that some products produced between 08/01/2017 and 04/2018 could potentially result in increased infections that may require medical intervention.
The infections could be life-threatening to some people. King Bio tells the FDA that they have not received reports of injury or illness to date.
The FDA has provided this list of King Bio products in the voluntary recall:
Description
Packaging
Intended use
UDF_UPC
DK Attention
& Learning Enh.
2 oz. bottle
A natural aid for: slow or difficult comprehension, overexcitement, writing wrong words or syllables, oversensitivity, forgetfulness, lack of assertiveness, shyness, apprehension.
357955501527
Chicken Pox Symptom Relief
2 oz. bottle
For temporary relief of multiple symptoms including intense itching from skin rash and vesicles (blisters), headache, fever, swollen glands, cough, sore throat, tummy ache, irritability, restlessness, fatigue, and loss of appetite.
357955602521
Children’s Appetite & Weight
2 oz. bottle
For relief of hunger – appetite suppression to control that empty feeling in the stomach otherwise relieved by eating. For weight control – maximizes the metabolism to eliminate cravings and metabolic tendencies to gain weight. It promotes healthy weight loss and supported the emotional balance and motivation necessary to reach and maintain a healthy weight.
357955551720
Children’s Appetite Enhance
2 oz. bottle
a natural aid for: loss of appetite, no desire to eat, aversion to food, and inability to bear the sight or smell of food.
357955531821
Children’s Cough Relief
2 oz. bottle
For temporary relief of cough symptoms: dry or hoarse cough, hacking, barking, tickling or spasmodic cough, croupy cough and throat irritation, and excess mucus.
357955514527
Children’s Fever Reliever
2 oz. bottle
For symptomatic relief of: fever, sweats, chills, aches.
357955515920
Children’s Growth & Development
2 oz. bottle
A natural aid for: impaired growth, weak muscular growth, loss of appetite, poor mineral absorption, nervousness, lack of focus, mental weakness, loss of confidence.
357955514220
DK Newborn Tonic
2 oz. bottle
For temporary relief of symptoms: skin rashes, discoloration, minor skin problems, pimples, restlessness. If symptoms persist for more than 7 days, consult your physician.
357955511427
DK Nosebleed Relief
2 oz. bottle
For temporary relief of: nosebleeds commonly associated with irritations or strains, colds, coughing, sneezing or menses. Also for nighttime nosebleeds.
357955514022
TonsilPlex
2 oz. bottle
For temporary relief of: sore throat, inflammation, swollen glands, difficulty swallowing, associated fever, redness and burning, sensation of a lump in the throat, congestion, and mucus.
357955501725
Children’s Ear Relief Formula
2 oz. bottle
For temporary relief of symptoms: clogged sensation, noises in ear, accumulation of ear wax.
357955531524
DK Teething
2 oz. bottle
For temporary relief of symptoms: teething pain, irritated gums, delayed teething, fever-like disturbances, restlessness, heavy salivation and drooling, irritability, desire to be held constantly.
357955501824
DK Colic Relief
2 oz. bottle
For temporary relief of: abdominal discomfort, pressure, and distention, spitting up, gas and bloating, cramping, pain, irritability, desire to be held constantly, weak digestion, restless sleep.
357955515821
Tummy Aches
2 oz. bottle
For temporary relief of symptoms: upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, aversion to food, stomach cramps, hollow, empty, or sinking feeling, pale or flushed skin, headaches.
357955514626
Kids Multi- Strain Flu Relief
2 oz. bottle
Temporarily relieves flu-like symptoms: fever, body aches, chills, night sweats, irritability, restlessness, flushed face, burning in eyes, nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, sneezing, nasal congestion, sore throat, swollen tonsils, cough, and fatigue.
357955042228
Kids Stress & Anxiety
2 oz. bottle
For temporary relief of symptoms: minor anxiety, fear, irritability, nervousness, minor mood swings, restlessness, stage fright, nervous stomach, oversensitivity.
357955042327
Kids Sleep Aid
2 oz. bottle
For temporary relief of symptoms due to occasional sleeplessness: restlessness, nervousness, exhaustion, excitability, inability to fall or stay asleep, worry.
357955042426
Kids Bed Wetting (NP)
2 oz. bottle
For relief of involuntary urination during sleep, urinary disturbances, and restless sleep.
357955501220
Kids Candida 4 oz
4 oz. bottle
For symptomatic relief of Candida yeast overgrowth: thrush, cradle cap, pimples, tummy aches, constipation, craves sweets and odd foods, lethargy, lack of assertiveness, forgetfulness, spacey, poor concentration, irritable, moody, weak muscles, itchy skin and head, overexcitement and fearfulness.
357955332244
Kids Attention & Learning (SCRX)
2 oz. bottle
A natural aid for: slow or difficult comprehension, overexcitement, writing wrong words or syllables, oversensitivity, forgetfulness, lack of assertiveness, shyness, apprehension.
357955001522
Bed Wetting Prevention (SCRX)
2 oz. bottle
For relief of involuntary urination during sleep, urinary disturbances, and restless sleep.
357955001225
Chicken Pox Symptom Relief (SCRX)
2 oz. bottle
For temporary relief of multiple symptoms including intense
itching from skin rash and vesicles (blisters), headache, fever, swollen glands, cough, sore throat, tummy ache, irritability, restlessness, fatigue, and loss of appetite.
357955782520
Childrens Cough (SCRX)
2 oz. bottle
For temporary relief of cough symptoms: dry or hoarse cough, hacking, barking, tickling or spasmodic cough, croupy cough and throat irritation, and excess mucus.
357955014522
Children’s Ear Formula (SCRX)
2 oz. bottle
For temporary relief of symptoms: clogged sensation, noises in ear, accumulation of ear wax.
357955075721
Children’s Fever Reliever (SCRX)
2 oz. bottle
For fast relief of fever, sweats, chills, shakes, aches, vomiting, rheumatic pains, muscular soreness, nausea, faintness, lethargy, fears, irritability, and oversensitivity.
357955015925
Children’s Growth
& Development (SCRX)
2 oz. bottle
To maximize children’ s growth potential and enhance development. Stimulates the body’s ability to digest‚ absorb and use food for maximum growth and development
357955014225
Colic Relief (SCRX)
2 oz. bottle
For temporary relief of: abdominal discomfort, pressure, and distention, spitting up, gas and bloating, cramping, pain, irritability, desire to be held constantly, weak digestion, restless sleep.
357955015826
Newborn Tonic (SCRX)
2 oz. bottle
For temporary relief of symptoms: skin rashes, discoloration, minor skin problems, pimples, restlessness. If symptoms persist for more than 7 days, consult your physician.
357955011422
Teething (SCRX)
2 oz. bottle
For temporary relief of symptoms: teething pain, irritated gums, delayed teething, fever- like disturbances, restlessness, heavy salivation and drooling, irritability, desire to be held constantly.
357955501824
Tummy Aches (SCRX)
2 oz. bottle
For temporary relief of symptoms: upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, aversion to food, stomach cramps, hollow, empty, or sinking feeling, pale or flushed skin, headaches.
357955014621
Children’s Appetite
& Weight (SCRX)
2 oz. bottle
temporarily brings relief to symptoms of contributing to:
excessive appetite; constitutional tendency to gain fat; cravings for sweats and starches; water retention; overeating; ravenous hunger; excess weight; abdominal fat.
357955251729
Children’s Appetite Enhancer (SCRX)
2 oz. bottle
For natural relief of loss of appetite, no desire to eat, aversion to food, and inability to bear the sight or smell of food. Helps to naturally revitalize after gradual loss of weight from impaired nutrition.