FDAClass IIJune 19, 2019

Guaifenesin AC Cough Syrup recall: CGMP Deviations

Guaifenesin AC Cough Syrup (Guaifenesin and Codeine Phosphate Oral Solution, USP) 100 mg/10 mg per 5 mL, One Pint (473 mL) bottle, NDC: 16571-302-16, Distributed by Rising Pharmaceuticals Inc., Saddle Brook, NJ 07663

Why was Guaifenesin AC Cough Syrup recalled?

cGMP Deviations: Potential product contamination with Burkholderia cepacia (B.cepacia) and Ralstonia pickettii (R. pickettii).

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?

Lot #s: 17H002; 17H005; 17H006; 17H007; 17H026; 17H027, Exp. 08/2019; 17J010; 17J013, Exp. 09/2019; 17K014; 17K015, Exp. 10/2019; 17L015, Exp. 11/2019; 17M026, Exp. 12/2019; 18A028; 18A031, Exp. 01/2020; 18B026, Exp. 02/2020; 18E003, Exp. 05/2020.

Product
Guaifenesin AC Cough Syrup (Guaifenesin and Codeine Phosphate Oral Solution, USP) 100 mg/10 mg per 5 mL, One Pint (473 mL) bottle, NDC: 16571-302-16, Distributed by Rising Pharmaceuticals Inc., Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
Recalling firm
Torrent Pharma Inc
Quantity
233,388 bottles
Distribution
Product was distributed to 9 distributors, direct accounts and relabelers who may have further distributed the product throughout the United States.
Recall date
June 19, 2019
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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