Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

E-Z-Paste Barium Sulfate Esophageal Cream (60% w/w) Recalled by Bracco Diagnostics Inc. Due to Failed stability specifications: Out-of-specification (OOS) result for a...

Date: March 8, 2018
Company: Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Bracco Diagnostics Inc. directly.

Affected Products

E-Z-Paste Barium Sulfate Esophageal Cream (60% w/w), 454 g tube, Rx only, Manufactured by E-Z-EM Canada Inc. for E-Z-EM Inc. a subsidiary of Bracco Diagnostics Inc., Monroe Twp., NJ 0883, NDC 32909-770-01

Quantity: 2,136 tubes

Why Was This Recalled?

Failed stability specifications: Out-of-specification (OOS) result for a preservative assay - methylparaben - during stability testing of one lot.

Where Was This Sold?

Product was distributed throughout the United States, Hong Kong and New Zealand.

About Bracco Diagnostics Inc.

Bracco Diagnostics Inc. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report