FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1286-2014

Product

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 lot / code info
Lot #: 73762, 80030, 82053, 83032, 73768, 76414, 78222, 78441, 140423, 140494, 142396,145460,145959, 73831, 73832, 78440, 79819, 82606, 80969, 140530, 142413, 145461, 74163; Exp 06/14 Lot #:148820, 149396, 149995, 150208, 150422, 150599, 151023, 151071,151337, 148931,151072. ; Exp 08/15

Why it was recalled

Presence of Precipitate; white substance confirmed as Guaifenesin, an active ingredient was observed in some bottles.

Recalling firm

Firm
Aaron Industries Inc
Notification channel
Telephone
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
11865 Alameda St, Lynwood, California 90262-4022

Distribution

Quantity
108,792 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-04-11
FDA classified
2014-04-29
Posted by FDA
2014-05-07
Terminated
2015-02-13
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1286-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.