Why it was recalled
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Product description
Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough (acetaminophen 650 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg) powder packets, Berry Infused with Menthol & Green Tea flavors, 6-count packets per carton, , Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, NDC 0043-6257-06, UPC 3 0043-6257-06 2. Also packaged under foreign label: NeoCitran Extra Strength Daytime Total 7 Symptom Relief (acetaminophen 650 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg) powder packets, Invigorating Berry with Green Tea flavor, 10-single dose pouches per carton, Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON, UPC 0 58478 10366 2.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot #: 10115840, 10115888, Exp 5/31/2013; 10118946, 10118948, 10119864, 10119867, Exp 7/31/2013; 10122271, 10122297, 10124374, Exp 8/31/2013; 10122300, Exp 9/30/2013; 10124493, 10125910, 10128097, 10128099, 10128101, Exp 10/31/2013. NeoCitran Extra Strength Total 7 symptom relief: 10115129, Exp 5/31/2013; 10124152, Exp 8/31/2013; and 10124488, Exp 10/31/2013.
Where it was sold
Nationwide, Mexico, Russia, Korea, Panama, China, and Canada.
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-749-2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Jun 18, 2013
- FDA report date
- Jan 29, 2014
- Quantity
- 1,871,122 cartons
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Novartis Consumer Health
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-749-2014, exactly as published.
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- City
- Lincoln
- State
- NE
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 65490
- Address
- 10401 Hwy 6
- Code information
- Lot #: 10115840, 10115888, Exp 5/31/2013; 10118946, 10118948, 10119864, 10119867, Exp 7/31/2013; 10122271, 10122297, 10124374, Exp 8/31/2013; 10122300, Exp 9/30/2013; 10124493, 10125910, 10128097, 10128099, 10128101, Exp 10/31/2013. NeoCitran Extra Strength Total 7 symptom relief: 10115129, Exp 5/31/2013; 10124152, Exp 8/31/2013; and 10124488, Exp 10/31/2013.
- Postal code
- 68517-9626
- Report date
- Jan 29, 2014
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-749-2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Novartis Consumer Health
- Product quantity
- 1,871,122 cartons
- Termination date
- Nov 4, 2014
- Reason for recall
- Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough (acetaminophen 650 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg) powder packets, Berry Infused with Menthol & Green Tea flavors, 6-count packets per carton, , Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, NDC 0043-6257-06, UPC 3 0043-6257-06 2. Also packaged under foreign label: NeoCitran Extra Strength Daytime Total 7 Symptom Relief (acetaminophen 650 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg) powder packets, Invigorating Berry with Green Tea flavor, 10-single dose pouches per carton, Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON, UPC 0 58478 10366 2.
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide, Mexico, Russia, Korea, Panama, China, and Canada.
- Recall initiation date
- Jun 18, 2013
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Jan 17, 2014