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 Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough (acetaminophen 650 mg, diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg) powder packets, Honey Lemon Infused with Chamomille & White Tea flavors, 6-count packets per carton, Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, NDC 0043-6256-06, UPC 3 0043-6256-06. Also packaged under foreign label: NeoCitran Extra Strength Sugar Free Total 7 Symptom Relief (acetaminophen 650 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg, diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg, Soothing Honey Lemon flavor, 10-count single dose pouches per carton, Novartis Consumer Health Canada, Inc., UPC 0 58478 10594 9.
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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