FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1630-2019

Product

Equate Night-time Sleep Aide (Diphenhydramine HCl), 50 mg, Alcohol Free, Berry Flavor, 12 Fl. Oz. (354 mL), OTC, Distributed by: Walmart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, NDC 49035-330-02, UPC 6 8113117595 1

Brand name
Nighttime Sleep Aid
Generic name
Diphenhydramine Hcl
Active ingredient
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDC
49035-330
FDA application
M010
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: P300456, P300475,P300482, P300489, Exp 09/30/2020

Why it was recalled

Microbial contamination of non-sterile product

Recalling firm

Firm
LNK International, Inc.
Manufacturer
Wal-Mart Stores Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
55 Arkay Dr, N/A, Hauppauge, New York 11788-3707

Distribution

Quantity
P300456, P300475 and P300489 (Total - 13,500 liters) and P300482 - 3,600 liter
Distribution pattern
USA Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-07-10
FDA classified
2019-08-06
Posted by FDA
2019-08-07
Terminated
2023-06-09
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1630-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.