FDA recall D-750-2014

Product

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.

Reason for recall

Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.

Distribution

Nationwide, Mexico, Russia, Korea, Panama, China, and Canada.

Key facts

Status

Terminated

Initiation date

2013-06-18

Report date

2014-01-29

Termination date

2014-11-04

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Lincoln, NE, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-750-2014