Homeopathic pharmaceutical company, King Bio is implementing a voluntary product recall on 32 items manufactured between 08/01/2015 and 08/01/2018. These were distributed from August 2017 – July 2018. A small number have tested positive for microbial contamination. Bio King is registered with the FDA and no illnesses have been reported at this point.[1,2]
According to the company,
“the use of drugs products with microbial contamination could potentially result in increased infections that may require medical intervention, and could result in infections that could be life-threatening to certain individuals.�[2]
Please check the list below to see if your medicine cabinet contains any of the affected medicines from the product recall list.[1]
King Bio Product Recall List
All medicines listed are packaged as 2 oz bottles except the *Kids Candida which is 4 oz
1. Bed Wetting Prevention (SCRX)
Relief of involuntary urination during sleep.
UPC Code 357955001225
Lot 102216B
2. Chicken Pox Symptom Relief (SCRX)
Temporary relief of severe itching due to skin rash and blisters, headache, fever, swollen glands, cough, sore throat, tummy ache, irritability, restlessness, tiredness, and appetite loss.
UPC Code 357955782520
Lot 042616D
3. Chicken Pox Symptom Relief
Temporary relief of severe itching due to skin rash and blisters, headache, fever, swollen glands, cough, sore throat, tummy ache, irritability, restlessness, tiredness, and appetite loss.
UPC Code 357955602521
Lots(s)Â 021216K, 062716D
4. Children’s Appetite & Weight
Appetite suppression to control weight. Eliminates cravings and metabolic tendencies to gain weight. Promotes healthy weight loss and supports the emotional balance to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
UPC Code 357955551720
Lot(s)Â 080916M, 091316D, 050516E, 072516E
5. Children’s Appetite & Weight (SCRX)
Temporarily relieves excessive appetite; cravings for sweets and starches; water retention; overeating; excess weight; abdominal fat.
UPC Code 357955251729
Lot 102016J
6. Children’s Appetite Enhance
A natural aid for loss of appetite, lack of desire to eat, food aversions
UPC Code 357955531821
Lot(s)Â 020117F, 060216E, 080916B, 092415F
7. Children’s Appetite Enhancer (SCRX)
A natural aid for loss of appetite, lack of desire to eat, food aversion. Helps to naturally revitalize after gradual loss of weight from impaired nutrition.
UPC Code 357955031826
Lot  022316G
8. Children’s Cough (SCRX)
Temporary relief of cough symptoms: dry or hoarse cough, hacking, tickling, croupy cough and excess mucus.
UPC Code 357955014522
Lot(s)Â 091015B, 120616B
9. Children’s Cough Relief
Temporary relief of cough symptoms: dry or hoarse cough, hacking, tickling, croupy cough and excess mucus.
UPC Code 357955514527
Lot(s)Â 021216J, 030916T, 092815E
10. Children’s Ear Formula (SCRX)
For temporary relief clogged sensation, noises in ear, ear wax.
UPC Code 357955075721
Lot 032316B
11. Children’s Ear Relief Formula
Temporary relief of clogged sensation, noises in ear, ear wax.
UPC Code 357955531524
Lot(s)Â 072516G 112315B 050216P
12. Children’s Fever Reliever
Relief of: fever, sweats, chills, aches.
UPC Code 357955515920
Lot(s)Â 021216H, 052616H, 102815C, 120816A
13. Children’s Fever Reliever (SCRX)
Relief of: fever, sweats, chills, muscle aches. vomiting, nausea, faintness, fears, irritability, and oversensitivity.
UPC Code 357955015925
Lot(s)Â 082516A, 102015F
14. Children’s Growth & Development
A natural aid for impaired growth, weak muscular growth, appetite loss, poor mineral absorption, anxiety, and lack of focus.
UPC Code 357955514220
Lot(s)Â 050516E, 072516E
15. Children’s Growth & Development (SCRX)
Encourages digestion‚ absorption and the body’s use of food for maximum growth and development.
UPC Code 357955014225
Lot(s)Â 020917A, 062716E
16. Colic Relief (SCRX)
Temporary relief o: abdominal discomfort, cramps, spitting up, gas and restless sleep.
UPC Code 357955015826
Lot 111717E
17. DK Attention & Learning Enh.
A natural aid for slow or difficult comprehension, overexcitement, writing wrong words or syllables, oversensitivity, forgetfulness, lack of confidence, shyness, or anxiety.
UPC Code 357955501527
Lot(s) 050216G, 070816C, 092617F
18. DK Colic Relief
Temporary relief o: abdominal discomfort, cramps, spitting up, gas and restless sleep.
UPC Code 357955515821
Lot(s)Â 092017A, 020118H
19. DK Newborn Tonic
Temporary relief of symptoms minor skin problems such as skin rashes, pimples, restlessness.
UPC Code 357955511427
Lot(s)Â 063016K, 112315F
20. DK Nosebleed Relief
Temporary relief of: nosebleeds associated with irritations, or colds.
UPC Code 357955514022
Lot(s)Â 050516H, 080916J
21. DK Teething
Temporary relief of teething pain, irritated gums, fever, drooling, irritability.
UPC Code 357955501824
Lot(s)Â 020717B, 110716C, 080317D, 111617E, 020118F
22. Kids Attention & Learning (SCRX)
A natural aid for slow or difficult comprehension, overexcitement, writing wrong words or syllables, oversensitivity, forgetfulness, lack of assertiveness, shyness, uneasiness.
UPC Code 357955001522
Lot(s)Â 121617A, 032316C, 091216A
23. Kids Bed Wetting (NP)
For the relief of involuntary urination during sleep.
UPC Code 357955501220
Lot(s)Â 111717C, 101615B
24. Kids Candida*
Relief of Candida yeast overgrowth: thrush, cradle cap, pimples, itchy skin, tummy aches, constipation, forgetfulness, poor concentration, irritability, moodiness, weak muscles, overexcitement, and fear.
UPC Code 357955332244
Lot(s)Â 011416G, 011917R, 081016E, 092815AA, 041518H
25. Kids Multi-Strain Flu Relief
Temporarily relieves flu-like symptoms: fever, body aches, chills, night sweats, flushed face, nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, sneezing, nasal congestion, sore throat, cough, and fatigue.
UPC Code 357955042228
Lot(s)Â 071316A, 071316A, 111015B, 112015A
26. Kids Sleep Aid
Temporary relief of symptoms due to occasional insomnia: restlessness, anxiety, exhaustion, excitability, or worry.
UPC Code 357955042426
Lot(s)Â 063016D, 081016F
27. Kids Stress & Anxiety
Temporary relief of minor anxiety, fear, nervousness, minor mood swings, stage fright, nervous stomach, oversensitivity.
UPC Code 357955042327
Lot(s)Â 070516E 081016G
28. Newborn Tonic (SCRX)
Temporary relief of symptoms: skin rashes, discoloration, minor skin problems, pimples, restlessness. If symptoms persist for more than 7 days, consult your physician.
UPC Code 357955011422
Lot 110915H
29. Teething (SCRX)
Temporary relief of teething pain, irritated gums, fever, drooling, irritability.
UPC Code 357955501824
Lot 032216C
30. TonsilPlex
Temporary relief of sore throat, inflammation, swollen glands, difficulty swallowing, associated fever, congestion, and mucus.
UPC Code 357955501725
Lot(s)Â 041416K, 061616D
31. Tummy Aches
Temporary relief of upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, pale or flushed skin, headaches.
UPC Code 357955514626
Lot(s)Â 050516D, 072216Q, 021918B
32. Tummy Aches (SCRX)
Temporary relief of upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, pale or flushed skin, headaches.
UPC Code 357955014621
Lot  022316F
What To Do With Recalled Products
Consumers who have any items in the home from the product recall list should discontinue use immediately. Retailers should remove stock from the shelves. Arrangements to return products can be made by contacting King Bio at  recall@kingbio.com .
Consumers with questions about the recall may contact King Bio by e-mail recall@kingbio.com or by phone 866-298-2740, Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, EST.
For any issues experienced related to the use of these products, contact a physician or healthcare provider.
Report any adverse reactions occurring as a result of taking any recalled to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program in one of three ways:
Fill out the online form:Â www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
or
Fax this downloadable form to  1-800-FDA-0178   www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm
or
Request a form by Phone 1-800-332-1088Â complete and mail to the address on the pre-addressed form.
Please help spread awareness of this recall so we can keep every family safe from potentially dangerous medications!
1. Dr. King’s by King Bio. Retrieved from https://www.drkings.com/en/ accessed August 27, 2018.
2. King Bio Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of It’s Kids and Infant Products Due to Potential Microbial Contamination. (2018). Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm617945.htm accessed August 27, 2018.
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