FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-419-2013

Product

Rite Aid brand Maximum Strength Tussin Cough & Cold Mucus Relief CF, (dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg, guaifenesin 200 mg and phenylephrine HCl 5 mg), 4 oz. package size, Distributed by: Rite Aid, Camp Hill, PA --- UPC Code: 0 11822 57307 8.

Affected lot / code info
Lot # 82507 and 82720.

Why it was recalled

Presence of Precipitate; white substance confirmed as Guaifenesin, an active ingredient was observed in some bottles. If the product is shaken or warmed the white particles goes into the solution.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
27,144 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the US: MD, MI, AL, NC, CT, NY, PA, OR, WV.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-04-04
FDA classified
2013-05-17
Posted by FDA
2013-05-29
Terminated
2013-11-01
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-419-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.