Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
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.
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: presence of particles and white flakes in the reconstituted bottles.
Reason shortfill; reports of empty capsules.
Reason Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in products
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
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