Unna-Z recalled over mold contamination

Recall date

November 23, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Medline Industries Inc recalls Unna-Z, Unna Boot with Zinc and Calamine, Compression Wrap, 1 Per Box, 3-4in x 10yds

Recall number

Z-1074-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Medline Industries Inc

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and to the countries of : Chile, Peru, El Salvador and Taiwan.

Why it was recalled

Medline Industries, Inc is recalling Unna Z Unna Boot Bandage 3X10 and Unna Z Unna Boot Bandage 4X10 due to contamination of the products with common mold (Cladosporium sphaerospermum/cladosporioides/herbarum/phaenocomae/halotolerans and Penicillium corylophilum)..

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Unna-Z, Unna Boot with Zinc and Calamine, Compression Wrap, 1 Per Box, 3-4in x 10yds