Why it was recalled
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Product description
Theraflu Severe Cold & Cough powder packets containing Daytime formula (acetaminophen 650 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg, and phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg), Berry Infused with Menthol & Green Tea flavors and Nighttime formula (acetaminophen 650 mg, diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg, and phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg), Honey Lemon Infused with Chamomile & White Tea flavors; packaged in a) 24-count packets per carton containing 6-count Daytime and 18-count Nighttime packets (UPC 3 0043-6403-24 7); b) 12-count packets per carton containing 6-count Daytime and 6-count Nighttime packets (UPC 3 0043-6403-12 4); Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot #: a) 25777303, 25777304, Exp 5/31/2013; 25777501, 25777502, Exp 6/30/2013; 25777801, 25777802, Exp 7/31/2013; 25777803, 25981801, 25981802, Exp 8/31/2013; 25981803, 26088801, 26088802, Exp 9/30/2013; b) 25596201, 25596202, 25596203, 25596204, 25596205, 25596206, Exp 5/31/2013; 25596207, 25767001, 25767101, 25767102, 25767103, Exp 6/30/2013; 25767002, 25767104, 25767105, 25767106, 25767201, Exp 7/31/2013; 25767202, 25767203, 25767204, 25767205, 25767206, 25981602, 25981603, 25981604, 25981605, Exp 8/31/2013; 25981601, Exp 9/30/2013
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-750-2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Jun 18, 2013
- FDA report date
- Jan 29, 2014
- Quantity
- 917,400 cartons
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Novartis Consumer Health
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-750-2014, 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) 25777303, 25777304, Exp 5/31/2013; 25777501, 25777502, Exp 6/30/2013; 25777801, 25777802, Exp 7/31/2013; 25777803, 25981801, 25981802, Exp 8/31/2013; 25981803, 26088801, 26088802, Exp 9/30/2013; b) 25596201, 25596202, 25596203, 25596204, 25596205, 25596206, Exp 5/31/2013; 25596207, 25767001, 25767101, 25767102, 25767103, Exp 6/30/2013; 25767002, 25767104, 25767105, 25767106, 25767201, Exp 7/31/2013; 25767202, 25767203, 25767204, 25767205, 25767206, 25981602, 25981603, 25981604, 25981605, Exp 8/31/2013; 25981601, Exp 9/30/2013
- Postal code
- 68517-9626
- Report date
- Jan 29, 2014
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-750-2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Novartis Consumer Health
- Product quantity
- 917,400 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 Severe Cold & Cough powder packets containing Daytime formula (acetaminophen 650 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg, and phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg), Berry Infused with Menthol & Green Tea flavors and Nighttime formula (acetaminophen 650 mg, diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg, and phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg), Honey Lemon Infused with Chamomile & White Tea flavors; packaged in a) 24-count packets per carton containing 6-count Daytime and 18-count Nighttime packets (UPC 3 0043-6403-24 7); b) 12-count packets per carton containing 6-count Daytime and 6-count Nighttime packets (UPC 3 0043-6403-12 4); 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