Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Labeling: Illegible Label; the adhesive migrated onto a portion of the label, causing it to tear when peeled back
Advil (ibuprofen) Tablets, 200 mg, packaged as a) 360-count bottles (UPC 3 0573 0154 60 4), and b) 200-count bottles (UPC 3 0573 0154 21 5), Pfizer, Madison, NJ 07940
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.
Reason Presence of foreign substance: the firm received complaints for a gel-like mass and black particles in the product.
Reason CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution center.
Reason CGMP Deviations
Reason Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications
Reason Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Product failed impurity specifications at the 18-month stability testing.
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