Class I · High risk
VITRAKVI (larotractenib)
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: microbial contamination identified as Penicillium brevicompactum observed during routine ongoing stability testing
All Alka-Seltzer Plus¿ packages with a full front panel instant Redeemable Coupon
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Labeling: Label Mix-Up: Bayer is recalling all Alka-Seltzer Plus packages, with a green or orange Bayer logo located on the lower left corner of the front of the carton, because the ingredients on the front sticker may not match the actual product in the carton.
Cause type: Labeling / mix-up
Wrong label, wrong strength, mixed-up products, or packaging errors. One of the most dangerous causes - you can end up taking the wrong drug or the wrong dose. All labeling / mix-up recalls.
What was recalled
All Alka-Seltzer Plus¿ packages with a full front panel instant Redeemable Coupon (IRC) affixed to the individual carton. The recalled products can be identified by checking the Bayer logo located on the lower left corner of the front of the carton. If the logo has an orange or green background, the product is included in the recall.
- Recalling firm
- Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0697-2018 · FDA notice
Treat this as urgent. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious harm. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches the recalled lots, do not take another dose before you have spoken to your pharmacist or prescriber - today, not next week. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
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Class II · Moderate risk
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cGMP Deviations: LOTRIMIN AF (Tolnaftate 1%) manufactured at the same facility where other lots were found to be contaminated with benzene.
Class I · High risk
Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%)
Chemical Contamination: presence of benzene
Class I · High risk
Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%)
Chemical Contamination: presence of benzene
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Class III · Low risk
Loperamide HCL Tablets USP
Labeling Not Elsewhere Classified: The front panel indicates 24 caplets whereas the side panel indicates 12 caplets. The drug product carton contains 24 caplets.
Class I · High risk
Dyural-80 Injection Kit
Labeling: Not eslewhere classified - The kits include Sodium Chloride, USP, 0.9% which was recalled by the manufacturer due to the product insert incorrectly stating stoppers do not contain latex. The stoppers contain natural rubber latex
Class I · High risk
Dyural-40 Injection Kit
Labeling: Not eslewhere classified - The kits include Sodium Chloride, USP, 0.9% which was recalled by the manufacturer due to the product insert incorrectly stating stoppers do not contain latex. The stoppers contain natural rubber latex
Class II · Moderate risk
Oxybutynin Chloride Tablets
Labeling: Wrong bar code
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