Why was lactulose recalled?: The 2016 VistaPharm Microbial Contamination
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In 2016, a Class II recall was issued for nearly 1,500 cases of Lactulose Solution, USP, by its manufacturer, VistaPharm, Inc.. This action addressed the question of **why was lactulose recalled**, specifically citing microbial contamination. The contamination involved the presence of *Burkholderia cepacia* bacteria in the bulk solution.
