FDAClass IIAugust 9, 2017

Alka-Seltzer Original recall

Alka-Seltzer Original ( 325 mg Aspirin (NSAID), 1916 mg Analgesic, Sodium bicarbonate/Antacid, 1000 mg Anhydrous Citric Acid) Effervescent Tablets, 12-count carton, Made in Germany, Distributed by Bayer HealthCare, LLC Whippany, NJ 07981, UPC 016500040194

Why was Alka-Seltzer Original recalled?

Defective Container: Confirmed customer compliant of small holes or cracks in the foil of blister packs.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

BTAH340; Exp. 02/19 BTAHCP0; Exp. 04/19 BTAHLW0; Exp. 06/19 BTAHLX0; Exp. 08/19 BTAHP10; Exp 08/19

Product
Alka-Seltzer Original ( 325 mg Aspirin (NSAID), 1916 mg Analgesic, Sodium bicarbonate/Antacid, 1000 mg Anhydrous Citric Acid) Effervescent Tablets, 12-count carton, Made in Germany, Distributed by Bayer HealthCare, LLC Whippany, NJ 07981, UPC 016500040194
Recalling firm
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Quantity
1,067,520 12-count cartons
Distribution
Nationwide
Recall date
August 9, 2017
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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