Why it was recalled
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Product description
Theraflu Multi-Symptom Severe Cold (acetaminophen 500 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg) powder packets, Green Tea & Honey Lemon flavors, packaged in a) 6-count packets per carton (NDC 0067-6426-06, UPC 3 0067-6426-06 8) and b) 1-count packet per card (NDC 0067-6426-01, UPC 3 0067-6426-01 3), Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot #: a) 10116016, Exp 6/30/2013; 10118931, Exp 7/31/2013; 10121950, Exp 8/31/2013; 10122314, 10122316, 10124226, Exp 9/30/2013; 10124377, 10124379, 10125916, 10128112, 10128114, Exp 10/31/2013; b) 25872801, Exp 7/31/2013
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-752-2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Jun 18, 2013
- FDA report date
- Jan 29, 2014
- Quantity
- 1,202,960 cartons and cards
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Novartis Consumer Health
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-752-2014, 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 #: a) 10116016, Exp 6/30/2013; 10118931, Exp 7/31/2013; 10121950, Exp 8/31/2013; 10122314, 10122316, 10124226, Exp 9/30/2013; 10124377, 10124379, 10125916, 10128112, 10128114, Exp 10/31/2013; b) 25872801, Exp 7/31/2013
- Postal code
- 68517-9626
- Report date
- Jan 29, 2014
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-752-2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Novartis Consumer Health
- Product quantity
- 1,202,960 cartons and cards
- 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 Multi-Symptom Severe Cold (acetaminophen 500 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg) powder packets, Green Tea & Honey Lemon flavors, packaged in a) 6-count packets per carton (NDC 0067-6426-06, UPC 3 0067-6426-06 8) and b) 1-count packet per card (NDC 0067-6426-01, UPC 3 0067-6426-01 3), Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622.
- 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