Class I · High risk
VITRAKVI (larotractenib)
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: microbial contamination identified as Penicillium brevicompactum observed during routine ongoing stability testing
Alka-Seltzer Gold
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Defective Container: Confirmed customer compliant of small holes or cracks in the foil of blister packs.
Cause type: Packaging defect
Failed child-resistant closures, leaks, cracked containers, or a defective delivery device. Packaging failures risk accidental exposure (especially to children) or product contamination. All packaging defect recalls.
What was recalled
Alka-Seltzer Gold (1000 mg Anhydrous citric acid, 344 mg Antacid Potassium bicarbonate, 1050 mg Antacid Sodium bicarbonate/Antacid) Effervescent Tablets, 36-count carton, Made in Germany, Distributed by Bayer HealthCare, LLC Whippany, NJ 07981, UPC 016500041085
- Recalling firm
- Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1051-2017 · FDA notice
Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
Other recalls by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
All 2017 recalls
Class II · Moderate risk
Lotrimin Af
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
Other packaging defect recalls from 2017
All packaging defect recalls
Class II · Moderate risk
Neutrogena Elevated 4-Holiday Trays
Defective Container: products showed leakage (bubbles, foaming) of propellant and product from the container valve cup area.
Class II · Moderate risk
Neutrogena deep clean purifying whipped foam cleanser
Defective Container: products showed leakage (bubbles, foaming) of propellant and product from the container valve cup area.
Class II · Moderate risk
Neutrogena Acne Proofing whipped foam cleanser
Defective Container: products showed leakage (bubbles, foaming) of propellant and product from the container valve cup area.
Class II · Moderate risk
Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system)
Defective Delivery System: Products no longer meet the release liner removal specification and/or z-statistic.
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