FDA recall record

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A children's allergy relief (cetirizine hydrochloride) oral recall — FDA D-0278-2019

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: unknown impurity higher than the specified limit was detected during routine stability testing.

Class IIclassification
D-0278-2019official record ID
Nov 21, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-0278-2019
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmTaro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
Report dateNov 21, 2018
Recall initiation dateOct 19, 2018
LocationHawthorne, NY, United States

Official product description

children's allergy relief (cetirizine hydrochloride) oral solution, 1 mg/mL, Dye Free, Sugar Free, Alcohol Free, 4 FL OZ (120 mL) bottle, Distributed by Rite-Aid, 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011, Made in Israel, UPC 0 11822 57363 4.

Why the product was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: unknown impurity higher than the specified limit was detected during routine stability testing.

Distribution information

Nationwide in the USA

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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