The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned Merck & Co. that it has 15 days to correct violations at its plant in West Point, PA.
The FDA issued a 9 page warning letter which requires Merck to detail how it plans to correct the violations or face the suspension of the plants manufacturing license and the possibility of the seizure of products.
The plant manufactures various children's vaccine and Gardasil, the vaccine that protects against cervical cancer. Last year, Merck was recalled 1.2 million vaccine doses due to a problem with sterility.
The entire waring letter, with all infractions, can be found on the FDA website. Warning letter to Merck & Co dated April 28, 2008.
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