Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat recall
Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat (acetaminophen 650 mg, pheniramine maleate 20 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg) powder packets, Natural Apple Cinnamon flavor, 6-count packets per carton, Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, NDC 0067-7916-06, UPC 3 0043-0479-16 3. Also packaged under foreign label: NeoCitran Extra Strength Cold & Flu (acetaminophen 650 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg, pheniramine maleate 20 mg) powder packets, Apple Cinnamon flavor, 10-count single dose pouches per carton, Novartis Consumer Health Canada, Inc., Mississauga, ON, UPC 0 58478 05205 2.
Why was Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat recalled?
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
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 #: 10115121, 10115832, Exp 5/31/2013; 10119854, 10119856, Exp 7/31/2013; 10122257, 8/31/2013; 10124286, 10124289, 10124292, Exp 9/30/2013; 10128103, 10128105, 10128108, 10128110, Exp 10/31/2013. NeoCitran Cold & Flu: 10115118, Exp 5/31/2013 and 10122252, Exp 9/30/2013.
- Product
- Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat (acetaminophen 650 mg, pheniramine maleate 20 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg) powder packets, Natural Apple Cinnamon flavor, 6-count packets per carton, Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, NDC 0067-7916-06, UPC 3 0043-0479-16 3. Also packaged under foreign label: NeoCitran Extra Strength Cold & Flu (acetaminophen 650 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg, pheniramine maleate 20 mg) powder packets, Apple Cinnamon flavor, 10-count single dose pouches per carton, Novartis Consumer Health Canada, Inc., Mississauga, ON, UPC 0 58478 05205 2.
- Recalling firm
- Novartis Consumer Health
- Quantity
- 1,614,564 cartons
- Distribution
- Nationwide, Mexico, Russia, Korea, Panama, China, and Canada.
- Recall date
- January 29, 2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (drug)