Mid Valley Pharmaceutical is recalling lot# 23221701 of Doctor Manzanilla Cough & Cold and lot# 23221701 of Doctor Manzanilla Allergy & Decongestant Relief syrup to the consumer level. The products may potentially be contaminated with the bacteria Burkholderia cepacia. Contaminated products with Burkholderia cepacia can potentially result in serious infections, may be life-threating in patients with compromised immune systems. To date, Mid Valley Pharmaceutical, LLC has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
Doctor Manzanilla Cough & Cold is sold over the counter for relief of cough, nasal decongestion, throat irritation, sneezing, itching watery eyes, and bronchial irritation. Doctor Manzanilla Allergy & Decongestant Relief is sold over the counter for relief of allergy, nasal decongestion, itchy throat, sneezing, itchy watery eyes, and as an antihistamine. Product was distributed locally in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas to retailers and pharmacies.
Mid Valley Pharmaceutical is notifying its distributors by email and is arranging for return of all recalled products. Consumers/distributors/retailers that have Doctor Manzanilla products which are being recalled should stop using/selling/distributing and return product to the place of purchase.
The US FDA announced that the consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Mid Valley Pharmaceutical by (956) 689-6192 on Monday to Friday 9:00AM to 5:00 PM, Central Standard Time. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.