PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Theraflu Flu & Chest Congestion (acetaminophen 1000 mg and guaifenesin 400 mg) powder packets, Natural Citrus flavor, 6-count packets per carton, Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, NDC 0043-0483-06, UPC 3 0043-0483-06 1.

Reported: January 29, 2014 Initiated: June 18, 2013 #D-755-2014

Product Description

Theraflu Flu & Chest Congestion (acetaminophen 1000 mg and guaifenesin 400 mg) powder packets, Natural Citrus flavor, 6-count packets per carton, Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, NDC 0043-0483-06, UPC 3 0043-0483-06 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
398,208 cartons
Distribution
Nationwide, Mexico, Russia, Korea, Panama, China, and Canada.
Location
Lincoln, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Theraflu Flu & Chest Congestion (acetaminophen 1000 mg and guaifenesin 400 mg) powder packets, Natural Citrus flavor, 6-count packets per carton, Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, NDC 0043-0483-06, UPC 3 0043-0483-06 1.. Recalled by Novartis Consumer Health. Units affected: 398,208 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-755-2014.