PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Alka-Seltzer Original ( 325 mg Aspirin (NSAID), 1916 mg Analgesic, Sodium bicarbonate/Antacid, 1000 mg Anhydrous Citric Acid) Effervescent Tablets, 12-count carton, Made in Germany, Distributed by Bayer HealthCare, LLC Whippany, NJ 07981, UPC 016500040194

Reported: August 9, 2017 Initiated: March 30, 2017 #D-1044-2017

Product Description

Alka-Seltzer Original ( 325 mg Aspirin (NSAID), 1916 mg Analgesic, Sodium bicarbonate/Antacid, 1000 mg Anhydrous Citric Acid) Effervescent Tablets, 12-count carton, Made in Germany, Distributed by Bayer HealthCare, LLC Whippany, NJ 07981, UPC 016500040194

Reason for Recall

Defective Container: Confirmed customer compliant of small holes or cracks in the foil of blister packs.

Details

Units Affected
1,067,520 12-count cartons
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Morristown, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Alka-Seltzer Original ( 325 mg Aspirin (NSAID), 1916 mg Analgesic, Sodium bicarbonate/Antacid, 1000 mg Anhydrous Citric Acid) Effervescent Tablets, 12-count carton, Made in Germany, Distributed by Bayer HealthCare, LLC Whippany, NJ 07981, UPC 016500040194. Recalled by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Units affected: 1,067,520 12-count cartons.
Why was this product recalled?
Defective Container: Confirmed customer compliant of small holes or cracks in the foil of blister packs.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on August 9, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1044-2017.