FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0277-2019

Product

children's allergy (cetirizine hydrochloride) Oral Solution, 1 mg/mL, ANTIHISTAMINE, Dye-Free, Sugar-Free, 4 FL OZ (120 mL) bottle, Distributed by Publix Super Markets, Inc., 3300 Publix Corporate Parkway, Lakeland, FL 33811, NDC 56062-106-08, UPC 0 41415 43573 5.

Brand name
Childrens Allergy
Generic name
Cetirizine Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Cetirizine Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDC
56062-106
FDA application
ANDA201546
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 313345, Exp 12/18

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: unknown impurity higher than the specified limit was detected during routine stability testing.

Recalling firm

Firm
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
Manufacturer
Publix Super Markets Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
3 Skyline Dr, Hawthorne, New York 10532-2174

Distribution

Quantity
8328 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-10-19
FDA classified
2018-11-20
Posted by FDA
2018-11-21
Terminated
2020-11-03
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0277-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.