Why it was recalled
Labeling: Label Mix-Up: Bayer is recalling all Alka-Seltzer Plus packages, with a green or orange Bayer logo located on the lower left corner of the front of the carton, because the ingredients on the front sticker may not match the actual product in the carton.
Product description
All Alka-Seltzer Plus¿ packages with a full front panel instant Redeemable Coupon (IRC) affixed to the individual carton. The recalled products can be identified by checking the Bayer logo located on the lower left corner of the front of the carton. If the logo has an orange or green background, the product is included in the recall.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
The recalled products can be identified by checking the Bayer logo located on the lower left corner of the front of the carton. If the logo has an orange or green background, the product is included in the recall
Where it was sold
Nationwide in the USA
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
- Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
- If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
- Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0697-2018
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Mar 15, 2018
- FDA report date
- May 2, 2018
- Quantity
- 188,631 units
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0697-2018, exactly as published.
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- City
- Whippany
- State
- NJ
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 79555
- Address
- 100 Bayer Blvd
- Code information
- The recalled products can be identified by checking the Bayer logo located on the lower left corner of the front of the carton. If the logo has an orange or green background, the product is included in the recall
- Postal code
- 07981-1544
- Report date
- May 2, 2018
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0697-2018
- Classification
- Class I
- Recalling firm
- Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Product quantity
- 188,631 units
- Termination date
- Jan 14, 2020
- Reason for recall
- Labeling: Label Mix-Up: Bayer is recalling all Alka-Seltzer Plus packages, with a green or orange Bayer logo located on the lower left corner of the front of the carton, because the ingredients on the front sticker may not match the actual product in the carton.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- All Alka-Seltzer Plus¿ packages with a full front panel instant Redeemable Coupon (IRC) affixed to the individual carton. The recalled products can be identified by checking the Bayer logo located on the lower left corner of the front of the carton. If the logo has an orange or green background, the product is included in the recall.
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide in the USA
- Recall initiation date
- Mar 15, 2018
- Initial firm notification
- Press Release
- Center classification date
- Apr 24, 2018