FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0335-2022

Product

CVS Allergy Relief, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 60 mg Antihistamine, 12HR, packaged as a) 12 count bottle, NDC 59779-425-53, UPC 0 50428 25414 1; b)24 count bottle, NDC 59779-425-62, UPC 0 50428 53435 9; Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, Made in Czech Republic

Affected lot / code info
Lot # a) 0ME2516, Exp 4/30/2022 b)0ME2515, Exp 4/30/2022; 0KE2982, Exp 1/31/2022

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications; Out of specification result obtained for impurity A during stability testing.

Recalling firm

Firm
Perrigo Company PLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
515 Eastern Ave, N/A, Allegan, Michigan 49010-9070

Distribution

Quantity
138,144 containers
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-07-27
FDA classified
2022-01-05
Posted by FDA
2022-01-12
Terminated
2022-11-08
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0335-2022. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.