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FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Theraflu MAX-D Severe Cold & Flu (acetaminophen 1000 mg, dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg, guaifenesin 400 mg, pseudoephedrine HCl 60 mg) powder packets, Natural Citrus flavor, 6-count packets per carton, Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, NDC 0067-6427-06, UPC 3 0067-6427-06 5. Also packaged under foreign label: NeoCitran Extra Strength Total 7 Symptom Relief Plus Mucous Relief powder packets, Soothing Lemon flavor, 10-count single dose pouches per carton

Reported: January 29, 2014 Initiated: June 18, 2013 #D-753-2014

Product Description

Theraflu MAX-D Severe Cold & Flu (acetaminophen 1000 mg, dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg, guaifenesin 400 mg, pseudoephedrine HCl 60 mg) powder packets, Natural Citrus flavor, 6-count packets per carton, Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, NDC 0067-6427-06, UPC 3 0067-6427-06 5. Also packaged under foreign label: NeoCitran Extra Strength Total 7 Symptom Relief Plus Mucous Relief powder packets, Soothing Lemon flavor, 10-count single dose pouches per carton, Novartis Consumer Health Canada, Inc., Mississauga, ON, UPC 0 58478 10701 1.

Reason for Recall

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

Details

Recalling Firm
Novartis Consumer Health
Units Affected
868,104 cartons
Distribution
Nationwide, Mexico, Russia, Korea, Panama, China, and Canada.
Location
Lincoln, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Theraflu MAX-D Severe Cold & Flu (acetaminophen 1000 mg, dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg, guaifenesin 400 mg, pseudoephedrine HCl 60 mg) powder packets, Natural Citrus flavor, 6-count packets per carton, Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, NDC 0067-6427-06, UPC 3 0067-6427-06 5. Also packaged under foreign label: NeoCitran Extra Strength Total 7 Symptom Relief Plus Mucous Relief powder packets, Soothing Lemon flavor, 10-count single dose pouches per carton, Novartis Consumer Health Canada, Inc., Mississauga, ON, UPC 0 58478 10701 1.. Recalled by Novartis Consumer Health. Units affected: 868,104 cartons.
Why was this product recalled?
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on January 29, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-753-2014.