Class III · Low risk
Guaifenesin and Codeine Phosphate Oral Solution USP
Superpotent; sodium benzoate preservative
Maximum Strength/Non-Drowsy Tussin DM Adult Maximum Strength
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Presence of Precipitate; white substance confirmed as Guaifenesin, an active ingredient was observed in some bottles.
Cause type: Failed specification
A physical or chemical test other than potency, dissolution, impurity or stability failed - pH, viscosity, appearance, tablet integrity, fill volume. A product outside its own specification may not perform as designed, even if the active ingredient is present. All failed specification recalls.
What was recalled
Maximum Strength/Non-Drowsy Tussin DM Adult Maximum Strength, Cough Cold, Dextromethorphan HBr, USP, 10 mg (Cough Suppressant) , Guaifenesin, USP, 200 mg (Expectorant), 4, 8 fl oz bottles , OTC only, labeled as A) CareOne 8 fl oz bottle, Distributed by American Sales Company, Lancaster, NY 14086, UPC 341520339677, B) Our Family 4 fl oz bottle, Distributed by Nash Finch Company, NFC Brands, MPLS, MN 55435, UPC 070253579523, C) Premier Value 4, 8 fl oz bottle, Distributed by Chain Drug Consortium, LLC., Boca Raton, FL 33431, 4 fl oz UPC 840986024719; 8 fl oz UPC 840986024726, NDC 68016-177-XX, D) Rexall 4 fl oz bottle, Packaged for Dolencorp, LLC, Goodlettsville, TN 37072, UPC 715256714044, E) Safeway 4 fl oz, Distributed by Safeway INC, Pleasanton, CA 94566-0009, UPC 321130763581; F) Select Brand 4, 8 fl oz, Distributed by Select Brand Distributers, Pine Bluff, AR 71603, 4 fl oz UPC 015127024303; 8 fl oz UPC 015127024310.
Affected NDC
68016-0177
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Drug: Guaifenesin
- Recalling firm
- Aaron Industries Inc
- Origin
- CA, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1286-2014 · FDA notice
Low risk, still worth a check. Class III means the product is unlikely to cause harm but breaks an FDA rule (often labeling). If your lot matches, your pharmacy will normally swap it; there is no need for alarm. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
Other Guaifenesin recalls
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Class II · Moderate risk
Kirkland Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion: Day - 112 coated caplets blister pack
CGMP Deviations: Released product should have been rejected.
Class II · Moderate risk
Guaifenesin Dextromethorphan Syrup
Failed Impurity/Degradation Specifications
Class II · Moderate risk
Guaifenesin Dextromethorphan Syrup
Failed Impurity/Degradation Specifications
Class III · Low risk
Kids' Cough and Chest Congestion
Crystallization: Lack of uniformity - a change in texture, chunky, grainy, and small crystal substances inside the bottles.
Other recalls by Aaron Industries Inc
All 2014 recalls
Class III · Low risk
Tussin CF Adult Maximum Strength Multi-Symptom Cold liquid
Presence of Precipitate: Recall is due to complaints of a white substance, confirmed as Guaifenesin, an active ingredient in the product which is precipitating out.
Class III · Low risk
Rite Aid brand Maximum Strength Tussin Cough & Cold Mucus Relief CF
Presence of Precipitate; white substance confirmed as Guaifenesin, an active ingredient was observed in some bottles. If the product is shaken or warmed the white particles goes into the solution.
Class III · Low risk
Wal-Mart Equate Tussin CF Adult Maximum Strength
Presence of Precipitate; white substance confirmed as Guaifenesin, an active ingredient was observed in some bottles. If the product is shaken or warmed the white particles goes into the solution.
Class III · Low risk
Select Brand Cough Control CF Max
Presence of Precipitate; white substance confirmed as Guaifenesin, an active ingredient was observed in some bottles. If the product is shaken or warmed the white particles goes into the solution.
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