Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-751-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Novartis Consumer Health |
| Report date | Jan 29, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 18, 2013 |
| Quantity | 1,140,564 cartons |
| Location | Lincoln, NE, United States |
Official product description
Theraflu (acetaminophen 325 mg, pheniramine maleate 20 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg) powder packets, Natural Lemon flavor, 6-count packets per carton, Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, labeled as a) Theraflu Sinus & Cold (NDC 0067-6319-06, UPC 3 0043-6319-06 7) and b) Theraflu Cold & Sore Throat (NDC 0067-6716-06, UPC 3 0043-0467-16 0). Also packaged under foreign labels: NeoCitran Cold & Flu powder packets, Natural Source Lemon flavor, 10-count single dose pouches per carton, Novartis Consumer Health Canada, Inc., Mississauga, ON, UPC 0 58478 05009 6; and Theraflu Exthegran powder packets, lemon flavor, packaged in a) 6-count packets per carton (UPC 7 501124 812904) and b) 10-count packets per carton (UPC 7 501124 814588), Distributed by Novartis Farmaceutica S.A. De C.V., Mexico
Why the product was recalled
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Distribution information
Nationwide, Mexico, Russia, Korea, Panama, China, and Canada.
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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