Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
cGMP Deviations: Potential product contamination with Burkholderia cepacia (B.cepacia) and Ralstonia pickettii (R. pickettii).
Cause type: Microbial contamination
Bacteria, mold, yeast or other microorganisms detected in the product. Contamination can occur from water systems, equipment or handling, and can cause infection. All microbial contamination recalls.
Cetirizine Hydrochloride Oral Solution, USP 1 mg/mL, For Oral Use Only, Rx Only, 120 mL bottle, NDC 23155-292-51, Mfd for Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc., Eatontown, NJ 07724.
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Drug: Cetirizine Category: Allergy & Cold Medication
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.
Cross Contamination with Other Products: Customer complaints for appearance of discolored tablets and red dots observed on Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg. Determined to be Ranitidine.
Tablet/Capsules Imprinted with Wrong ID
Tablet/Capsules Imprinted with Wrong ID
CGMP Deviations
CGMP Deviations: product held outside appropriate storage temperature conditions.
CGMP Deviations: Presence of N-Nitroso Fluoxetine exceeding interim acceptable intake limit.
CGMP Deviations: Presence of N-Nitroso Fluoxetine exceeding interim acceptable intake limit.
CGMP deviations: tablets cracking
Failed Dissolution Specifications
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