Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-843-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Novartis Consumer Health |
| Report date | Aug 14, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 6, 2013 |
| Quantity | a) 4,178,000 pouches; b) 101,300 boxes and c) & d) 38,235 pouches and boxes (combined) |
| Location | Lincoln, NE, United States |
Official product description
Excedrin Extra Strength (Acetaminophen 250 mg, Aspirin (NSAID) 250 mg and Caffeine 65 mg), a) 2-ct tablets in pouches b) boxes of 50/2-ct packages, Distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ, NDC 0067 2030 02 Foreign packaging: c) Parsel Forte and d) Cibalenaa (250 mg Acetaminophen, 250 mg Aspirin, 65 mg Caffeine), boxes of 48/4-ct pouches Foreign packaging do not have NDC numbers.
Why the product was recalled
Defective container: products are packaged in pouches which may not have been fully sealed
Distribution information
Nationwide, Puerto Rico, Brazil and Panama
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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