Mardel CopperSafe for Ick, Velvet, and other external Parasites

From FDA Enforcement Report for January 31, 2007

Recall # V-010-2007

Recall Level: Class II

Date of Recall: January 9, 2007 by telephone to distributors - ongoing.

Product Recalled:

Mardel Coppersafe® medication for Ick,Velvet, and other external Parasites (chelated copper sulfate)

• 1 gallon containers

• Product #11350

Code:
Lot WI621

Problem/Reason for Recall:
After testing, product designed to treat external parasites in ornamental fish was found to have unusual organoleptic properties.

The label for the 1-gallon container is available. Smaller sizes are not affected by this recall.

Recalling Firm/Manufacturer:
Virbac AH, Inc.
Fort Worth, TX

Customer Questions and Concerns:
Customers with questions or concerns should contact Virbac AH, Inc. Customer Service at 1-800-338-3659 ext. 3510 (Linda Goins) or ext. 3530 (Tonya Mittag)

Customer Returns:
Customers who purchased Coppersafe® with the code Lot WI621, may return it to the store where it was purchased.

Amount Recalled:
324 one-gallon units

Distribution:
CA, OH, MI, NJ, FL, GA, IL, TX and NY

Press Release: No