AUGUST 2010
WEEK ENDING AUGUST 28
PRODUCT LORAZEPAM
Injection, USP 2 mg/mL. 10 - 1mL vials, Rx only, For IM or IV use, NDC
0409-6778-02. CODE Lot Number: 88643EV01
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: AmeriSource Bergen, Chesterbrook, PA,
Manufacturer: Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL. .
REASON Temperature Deviation; product had not been stored
according to manufacturer's labeled temperature requirements prior to
distribution.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 163 units
DISTRIBUTION FL
PRODUCT Kit for the
Preparation of Technetium Tc99m Pentetate Injection (DTPA), 10 mL vial, a) 5
vial kits (NDC 45567-0010-1), b) 30 vial kits (NDC 45567-0010-2), Rx only.
CODE Lot #s: 2414, Exp. Sept 30, 2010; 2416 Exp. June 30, 2011
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Pharmalucence, Inc., Bedford, MA,
REASON Product Lacks Stability: Technetium Tc99m Pentetate
Injection does not maintain 90% Radiochemical Purity (RCP) for up to six hours
after reconstitution with up to 160 mCi of Technetium Tc99m.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
15,595 vials
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide, Costa Rica, Bermuda, Israel, Republic of Panama
PRODUCT ALTACE (ramipril)
capsules, 2.5 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only; NDC 61570-111-01. CODE
Lot Number 57425, Exp 10/12
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
King Pharmaceuticals Inc., Bristol, TN,
REASON Subpotent (Single Ingredient Drug): This product is
being recalled because stability samples found that it was subpotent at the
6-month time point.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
16,382 bottles
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
PRODUCT
1) Triple Antibiotic (Polymyxin B Sulfates, Bacitracin Zinc, Neomycin, Pramoxine
HCl) Ointment, Maximum Strength, Net Wt 0.5 oz. (14 gm), OTC, 1), NDC
11917-0823-34, UPC 3 11917 09750 3; 2) UPC 0 84579 10078 1.
2) Triple
Antibiotic (Polymyxin B Sulfates, Bacitracin Zinc, Neomycin, Pramoxine HCl)
Ointment, Maximum Strength, Net 1 oz. (28 gm), OTC, NDC 11917-0823-56, UPC 3
11917 09749 7.
CODE
1) Lot Number: L909067, Exp: 09/11; L909055, Exp: 09/11;
2) Lot Number: L909066, Exp: 09/11
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Actavis Mid Atlantic LLC, Lincolnton, NC,
REASON Degradation failure: 6 month stability time point.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
165,600 tubes
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
PRODUCT
Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP, 125 mg/5 mL, 100 mL bottle, Rx only, NDC
0093-4175-73.
CODE Lot # 30301221A, Exp 3/2011
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Sellersville, PA,
Manufacturer: TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Fairfield,
NJ.
REASON
Subpotent (single ingredient) Drug: The product was found to be subpotent at the
12 month stability time point.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
12,776 bottles
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
PRODUCT
Hylenex recombinant (Hyaluronidase Human) Injection, 150 USP units/mL, Single
Dose Vial, Rx Only, 1) NDC 60977-319-03, 2) NDC 60977-319-99.
CODE
Lot Numbers: 909775, Exp: 08/2010; 909777, Exp: 08/2010; 909779, Exp: 08/2010;
911728, Exp: 04/2011; 912462, Exp: 07/2011; 912916, Exp: 08/2011
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Baxter Pharmaceuticals Solutions, LLC, Bloomington, IN,
REASON Presence of Foreign Substance: The affected lots were
found to contain small, flake-like glass particles.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
34,032 vials
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
PRODUCT
1) Children's ZYRTEC (Cetirizine HCl) Oral Solution, 5 mg, 4 OZ Bottle, Dye-Free
Su gar-Free, Grape Syrup, OTC, UPC Code 3 0045-0209-047.
2) Children's TYLENOL (Acetaminophen) Oral Suspension, 160 mg, 4 oz Bottle, Dye-Free, Cherry Flavor, OTC, UPC Code 3 0045-0166-043.
3) Children's TYLENOL (Acetaminophen) Oral Suspension, 160 mg, 4 oz Bottle, Dye-Free, Grape SPLASH Flavor, OTC, UPC Code 3-0045-0296-047.
4) Children's TYLENOL Plus COLD & STUFFY NOSE (Acetaminophen and Phenylephrine HCl), Oral Suspension, 160 mg and 2.5 mg, 4 oz Bottle, Dye-Free, Grape Flavor, OTC, Code 3 0045-0253-040.
5) Children's TYLENOL Plus Multi-Symptom COLD (Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Phenylephrine HCl, and Chlorpheniramine Maleate), Oral Suspension, 160 mg, 5 mg, 2.5 mg, and 1 mg, 4 oz Bottle, Dye-Free, Cherry Flavor, OTC, UPC Code 3 0045-0255-044.
6) Children's TYLENOL Plus FLU (Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Phenylephrine HCl, and Chlorpheniramine Maleate), Oral Suspension, 160 mg, 5 mg, 2.5 mg, and 1 mg, Oral Suspension, 4 oz Bottle, Bubble Gum Flavor, OTC, UPC Code 3 0045-0386-052.
7) Children's TYLENOL Plus COLD (Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine HCl, and Chlorpheniramine Maleate), Oral Suspension, 160 mg, 2.5 mg, and 1 mg, Oral Suspension, 4 oz Bottle, Grape Flavor, OTC, UPC Code 3 0045-0387-059.
8) Children's TYLENOL Plus COLD & ALLERGY(Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine HCl, and Phenylephrine HCl), Oral Suspension, 160 mg, 12.5 mg, and 2.5 mg, Oral Suspension, 4 oz Bottle, Bubble GUM Flavor, OTC, UPC Code 3 0045-0390-059.
9) Children's TYLENOL Plus
Multi-Symptom COLD (Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Phenylephrine HCl, and
Chlorpheniramine Maleate), Oral Suspension, 160 mg, 5 mg, 2.5 mg, and 1 mg, Oral
Suspension, 4 oz, Grape Flavor, OTC, UPC Code 3 0045-.
CODE
1) Lot numbers: ASM308, ASM388, and ASM433;
2) Lot numbers: ALM336, ALM404, AMM312, ASM317, ASM328, and ASM396;
3) Lot numbers: ALM302, ALM351, ALM411, ALM412, AMM346, ASM315, ASM316, and ASM329;
4) Lot number: ALM409;
5) Lot numbers: ALM353, AMM309, AMM344, and ASM392;
6) Lot numbers: AJM405, AJM417, ALM306, ALM315, ALM339, ALM340, AMM313, AMM347, APM401, APM402, and APM403;
7) Lot numbers: ALM335, ASM369, and ASM395;
8) Lot number: AHM453;
9) Lot numbers: ALM303, ALM304, ALM305,
ALM354, ALM356, ALM410, ALM419, ALM420, APM406, APM407, ASM307, and ASM340
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Div of McNeil-PPC, Inc., Fort Washington, PA,
REASON Defective Container: some products have thin walled
bottles defect.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
4,591,584 bottles
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
PRODUCT Prilosec
Omeprazole Delayed Release Capsules, USP 20mg, 100UD NDC #68084-128-01, Dose NDC
#68084-128-11. CODE
Lot #, 083321, Exp. Date, 06/2010; Lot #, 083150, Exp. Date, 12/2010; Lot #,
083150A, Exp. Date, 01/2011; Lot # 083132, Exp. Date, 06/2010; Lot # 093318,
Exp. Date 02/2011; Lot # 092327, Exp. Date 01/2011; Lot # 091476, Exp. Date
11/2010; & Lot # 090656, Exp. Date 11/2010
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: American Health Packaging, Columbus, OH,
Manufacturer: Apotex Inc., Toronto Ontario, Canada.
REASON GMP Deviations (by manufacturer).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
52,791 units/100/20 mg capsules
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
PRODUCT
1) PEPCID Complete (Famotidine, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Hydroxide) Tablet,
10 mg, 800 mg, 165 mg; 50 Tropical Fruit flavor Chewable Tablets, Bottle, OTC;
NDC 16837-246-50.
2) PEPCID AC (Famotidine) Tablets, 10
mg, 90 Count Bottle, OTC, NDC 16837-872-90. CODE
1) Lot Number: BEF062, Exp: May 2013;
2) Lot Number: BFF010, Exp: November 2012
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Johnson & Johnson Merck, Ft Washington, PA,
Manufacturer: Mcneil Healthcare, LLC, Las Piedras, PR.
REASON Defective Container: small number of bottles have been
punctured at the bottom edge during the packaging process.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
Pepcid Complete 15,264 bottles; Pepcid AC 360 bottles
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
Natural Wellness, Inc. Issues a Recall of Masxtreme Capsules, Marketed as a Dietary Supplement
Natural Wellness is recalling MasXtreme, Lot # 907043, UPC 094922300805. Laboratory analysis has determined the product contains undeclared amounts of Aminotadalafil, an analog of tadalafil. Tadalafil is an FDA-Approved drug used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), making the MasXtreme an unapproved new drug.
MasXtreme is sold in blister packs containing one (1) capsule. The product is distributed nationwide by Natural Wellness Inc.
Consumers who have purchased MasXtreme tablets are urged to immediately discontinue their use and return the product to their place of purchase or directly to Natural Wellness Inc. at 440 S Federal Hwy, Suite 107, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441.
Consumers with questions regarding this recall may contact the company at 954-570-6662 Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm.
WEEK ENDING AUGUST 21
PRODUCT Sandimmune
CycloSporine Capsules USP 100mg capsules.
CODE
Lot No: 092326, Exp. Date 03/2011 & Lot No: 094101, Exp. Date, 04/2011
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: American Health Packaging, Columbus, OH,
Manufacturer: Apotex Corp., Weston, FL..
REASON
The Apotex Recall was conducted due to a potential GMP violations.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2080 units/100/100 mg capsules
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
PRODUCT Adagen (pegademase
bovine) injection, 250 units per mL, Sterile for intramuscular injection only,
four 1.5 mL single-dose vials, Rx Only; NDC 57665-001-01.
CODE Lot # 9150
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Sigma-tau Pharmasource, Inc., Indianapolis, IN
REASON
Impurities/Degradation products found during routine stability testing. The
impurity level was 2.1%, which is above the specification level of 2%.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
282 4-vial packs
DISTRIBUTION
TN, France, Australia
PRODUCT Losartan
Potassium and Hydrochorothiazide tablets, 100mg/12.5 mg, Rx only 90 tablets, NDC
0781-5817-92.
CODE
Lot Number: Z1809, Exp. Date: 01-2013; Lot Number: Z1895, Exp. Date: 02-2013 and
Lot Number: E004934, Exp. Date: 02-2013
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Merck and Co., Inc., Wilson, NC, .
Manufacturer: Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd., Cramlington North D,
UK.
REASON Labeling error: The front portion of the bottle label
correctly states the product strength as "100mg/12.5mg", while the
text on the back portion of the bottle label incorrectly states "Each
tablet contains 100 mg losartan potassium and 25 mg hydrochlorothiazide."
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
16,690 unit packages
DISTRIBUTION CO
PRODUCT Acetaminophen
Tablets, Acetaminophen 325 mg., 100 tablet bottles, OTC, sold under the
following brand names: Good Neighbor Pharmacy Pain Relief, NDC 24385-403-78;
Care One Pain Relief Care One, NDC 41520-403-78; H.E.B. Pain Relief, NDC
37808-403-78; HyVee Pain Relief, NDC 42507-403-78; Leader Pain Reliever, NDC
37205-031-78; CVS Pain Relief, NDC 59779-403-78; Sunmark Pain reliever, NDC
49348-009-10; Hannaford Pain Reliever, NDC 41268-403-78; Equaline pain relief,
NDC 41163-403-78; TopCare Pain Relief, NDC 36800-0403-78; Goodsense Pain Relief,
NDC 0113-0403-78.
CODE
Units: 0BE2230, 0CE1359, 0CE1623, 0CE2533, 0DE1161, 0DE1610 and 0EE1594
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
L. Perrigo Co., Allegan, MI,
REASON The liver warning section of the product label warns
that severe liver damage may occur if an adult takes more than 8 tablets in 24
hours. The warning should state that liver damage may occur if an adult takes
more than 12 tablets in 24 hours.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
60,594 bottles
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
PRODUCT Loratadine
Oral Solution, 5 mg per 5 mL, Antihistamine, Fruit Flavored Syrup, 120 mL (4 Fl
oz) Bottle, OTC, NDC 54838-538-40.
CODE
Control Numbers (Batches): 5890A, Exp. 02/12; 5891A, Exp. 02/12; 5892A, Exp.
02/12; 5893A, Exp. 02/12; 5894A, Exp. 02/12; 5895A, Exp. 02/12; 5896A, Exp.
02/12; 5897A, Exp. 02/12; 5898A, Exp. 02/12; 5899A, Exp. 02/12
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Silarx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Spring Valley, NY,
REASON
Presence of Particulate Matter: The manufacturer received one complaint of
minute particulate in Loratadine Oral Solution, Control # 5890. The firm has
decided to recall a total of ten lots as a precaution.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
81,746 Bottles were shipped (24 were damaged/destroyed resulting in a total of
81,722 bottles)
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
PRODUCT MiraLAX
(Polyethylene Glycol 3350) Powder for Solution, Laxative, 17g/dose, 30
ONCE-DAILY DOSES, Net Wt 17.9 oz (510g), OTC; NDC 11523-7234-4. Product is
packaged in a "Wave" bottle presentation as single, twin packs and
bonus pack. 1) Single Pack: Item # 80628 and 80770; Item UPC 0-41100-82071-6 and
0-41100-80770-0; Case: UPC 000-41100-80628-4 and 100-41100-80770-7. 2) Twin
Pack: Item # 80650; Item UPC 000-41100-80650-5; Case UPC 100-411000-80650-2. 3)
Bonus Pack: Item # 80770, Item UPC: 0-41100-80770-0; Case: UPC
100-41100-80770-7. The Bonus Pack has a separate tertiary lot number which
appears on the bottom of the unit that is different from the recalled lot
number. The recalled lot number is not visible due to the tertiary packaging
configuration of the Bonus Pack. 4) Canada Distribution Label: RestoraLAX.
Product is packaged in a "Wave" bottle presentation as single pack,
UPC 0-56219-82330-5. CODE
Lot Number: E-MLX-42, E-MLX-43, E-MLX-44, E-MLX-45, E-MLX-46, E-MLX-51,
E-MLX-59, E-MLX-60, E-MLX-61, E-MLX-65, E-MLX-78, E-MLX-79, E-MLX-80, E-MLX-81,
E-MLX-82, E-MLX-83, E-MLX-84, E-MLX-86, E-MLX-97, E-MLX-98, E-MLX-99, E-MLX-113,
E-MLX-114, E-MLX-115, E-MLX-116, F-MLX-2, F-MLX-3, F-MLX-19, F-MLX-20, F-MLX-21,
F-MLX-22, F-MLX-24, F-MLX-31, F-MLX-32, F-MLX-54. Tertiary Lot Number on Bonus
Pack: 000936NM, 001036NM, 001136NM, 001536NM, 001636NM, 002836NM, 002936NM,
003036NM, 003136NM, 003236NM, 017532NM, 923836NM, 923936NM, 924036NM, 924136NM,
924236NM, 930036ANM, 930036NM, 931336ANM, 931336NM, 933631ANM, 933631BNM,
933631NM, 933836ANM, 933836CNM, 933836NM, 935536NM, 936236NM. E-MLX-64 (Canada
distribution only)
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Schering Corp., Miami Lakes, FL,
REASON Defective Container: products may contain defective
(burnt) cap liners and the product may have an off odor and off taste.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
4,698,069 bottles US/ 113,340 bottles Canada
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide, Canada
PRODUCT
1) Cleocin Phosphate IV (clindamycin) injection, 300 mg/50 mL in 5% Dextrose,
Single Dose Container, For Intravenous Use, Galaxy, Code 2G3414, Rx only, a) NDC
0009-3381-01, (IV Bag), b) NDC 0009-3381-02 (Unit of Sale).
2) Cleocin Phosphate IV (clindamycin) injection, 600 mg/50 mL in 5% DEXTROSE, Single Dose Container, For Intravenous Use, Galaxy, Code 2G3415, Rx only, a) NDC 009-3375-01 (IV Bag), b) NDC 0009-3375-02 (Unit of Sale).
3) Cleocin Phosphate IV (clindamycin)
injection, 900 mg/50 mL in 5% Dextrose, Single Dose Container, For Intravenous
Use, Galaxy, Code 2G3416, Rx only, a) NDC 009-3382-01 (IV Bag), b) NDC
0009-3382-02 (Unit of Sale).
CODE
1) Lot Numbers: NC049676, Exp. 08/10; NC050773, Exp. 10/10; NC052100, Exp.
12/10; NC052118, Exp. 12/10; NC052241, Exp. 01/11; NC052415, Exp. 01/11;
NC052431, Exp. 01/11; NC052704, Exp. 02/11; NC053108, Exp. 03/11; NC054429, Exp.
05/11; NC056283, Exp. 09/11; NC056648, Exp. 10/11; NC057430, Exp. 11/11;
NC058545, Exp. 01/12;
2) Lot Numbers: NC049825, Exp. 08/10; NC050591, Exp. 09/10; NC050674, Exp. 10/10; NC050823, Exp. 10/10; NC051029, Exp. 10/10; NC051425, Exp. 11/10; NC051458, Exp. 11/10; NC051524, Exp. 11/10; NC051599, Exp. 11/10; NC052134, Exp. 12/10; NC052159, Exp. 12/10; NC052175, Exp. 12/10; NC052217, Exp. 01/11; NC052274, Exp. 01/11; NC052308, Exp. 01/11; NC052324, Exp. 01/11; NC052365, Exp. 01/11; NC052373, Exp. 01/11; NC052407, Exp. 01/11; NC052548, Exp. 01/11; NC052589, Exp. 01/11; NC052605, Exp. 01/11; NC052621, Exp. 01/11; NC052662, Exp. 02/11; NC052688, Exp. 02/11; NC052720, Exp. 02/11; NC052761, Exp. 02/11; NC052787, Exp. 02/11; NC052902, Exp. 02/11; NC053009, Exp. 02/11; NC053025, Exp. 02/11; NC053041, Exp. 02/11; NC053181, Exp. 03/11; NC053207, Exp. 03/11; NC053223, Exp. 03/11; NC053249, Exp. 03/11; NC053470, Exp. 03/11; NC053496, Exp. 03/11; NC053512, Exp. 03/11; NC053538, Exp. 04/11; NC053553, Exp. 04/11; NC053835, Exp. 04/11; NC053934, Exp. 04/11; NC053959, Exp. 04/11; NC053975, Exp. 04/11; NC053991, Exp. 04/11; NC054015, Exp. 05/11; NC054064, Exp. 05/11; NC054072, Exp. 05/11; NC054205, Exp. 05/11; NC054221, Exp. 05/11; NC054445, Exp. 06/11; NC054460, Exp. 06/11; NC054692, Exp. 06/11; NC054718, Exp. 06/11; NC054734, Exp. 06/11; NC054874, Exp. 07/11; NC054908, Exp. 07/11; NC054916, Exp. 07/11; NC054957, Exp. 07/11; NC054973, Exp. 07/11; NC055020, Exp. 07/11; NC055046, Exp. 07/11; NC055087, Exp. 07/11; NC055111, Exp. 07/11; NC055160, Exp. 07/11; NC055277, Exp. 07/11; NC055509, Exp. 08/11; NC055582, Exp. 08/11; NC055616, Exp. 08/11; NC055632, Exp. 08/11; NC055657, Exp. 08/11; NC055905, Exp. 09/11; NC056069, Exp. 09/11; NC056085, Exp. 09/11; NC056135, Exp. 09/11; NC056200, Exp. 09/11; NC056234, Exp. 09/11; NC056317, Exp. 09/11; NC056440, Exp. 10/11; NC056499, Exp. 10/11; NC056523, Exp. 10/11; NC056598, Exp. 10/11; NC056721, Exp. 10/11; NC056861, Exp. 10/11; NC056986, Exp. 11/11; NC057133, Exp. 11/11; NC057182, Exp. 11/11; NC057273, Exp. 11/11; NC057315, Exp. 11/11; NC057406, Exp. 11/11; NC057414, Exp. 11/11; NC057604, Exp. 12/11; NC057653, Exp. 12/11; NC057661, Exp. 12/11; NC059410, Exp. 03/12;
3) Lot Numbers: NC049759, Exp. 08/10;
NC050625, Exp. 09/10; NC050799, Exp. 10/10; NC050948, Exp. 10/10; NC050997, Exp.
10/10; NC051326, Exp. 11/10; NC051375, Exp. 11/10; NC051631, Exp. 11/10;
NC051961, Exp. 12/10; NC051987, Exp. 12/10; NC052001, Exp. 12/10; NC052027, Exp.
12/10; NC052043, Exp. 12/10; NC052068, Exp. 12/10; NC052191, Exp. 12/10;
NC052340, Exp. 01/11; NC052456, Exp. 01/11; NC052530, Exp. 01/11; NC052563, Exp.
01/11; NC052647, Exp. 01/11; NC052746, Exp. 02/11; NC053298, Exp. 03/11;
NC053314, Exp. 03/11; NC053330, Exp. 03/11; NC053355, Exp. 03/11; NC053371, Exp.
03/11; NC053454, Exp. 03/11; NC053587, Exp. 04/11; NC053694, Exp. 04/11;
NC053728, Exp. 04/11; NC053751, Exp. 04/11; NC053785, Exp. 04/11; NC053819, Exp.
04/11; NC054247, Exp. 05/11; NC054262, Exp. 05/11; NC054395, Exp. 05/11;
NC054403, Exp. 05/11; NC054635, Exp. 06/11; NC054650, Exp. 06/11; NC054668, Exp.
06/11; NC054767, Exp. 06/11; NC055061, Exp. 07/11; NC055178, Exp. 07/11;
NC055202, Exp. 07/11; NC055210, Exp. 07/11; NC055491, Exp. 08/11, NC055517, Exp.
08/11; NC055558, Exp. 08/11; NC055574, Exp. 08/11; NC055673, Exp. 08/11;
NC055699, Exp. 08/11; NC055723, Exp. 08/11; NC056119, Exp. 09/11; NC056184, Exp.
09/11; NC056366, Exp. 09/11; NC056416, Exp. 10/11; NC056671, Exp. 10/11;
NC056747, Exp. 10/11; NC056895, Exp. 10/11; NC056911, Exp. 10/11; NC056945, Exp.
10/11; NC057034, Exp. 11/11; NC057364, Exp. 11/11; NC057372, Exp. 11/11;
NC057448, Exp. 11/11; NC057570, Exp. 12/11; NC057703, Exp. 12/11; NC057737, Exp.
12/11
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Pfizer Inc., New York, NY,
Manufacturer: Baxter Healthcare Corp., Round Lake, IL.
REASON
Presence of Foreign Substance(s): the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API)
used in the affected lots may have been contaminated with paraffin wax.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
6,141,216 bags
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide, Puerto Rico, Aruba and Costa Rica
J & H Besta Recalls Slim- 30 Herb Supplement to Include Lot 6032101
J & H Besta Corp. of Hicksville, NY, is recalling Slim-30 Herb Supplement Lot 6032101 because it was found to contain undeclared Desmethyl Sibutramine, similar in structure to Sibutramine. Sibutramine is an FDA-approved drug used as an appetite suppressant for weight loss.
Slim-30 Herb Supplement is marketed as a Natural Herb for Weight Loss. Slim-30 Herb Supplement is packaged in plastic bottles containing 30 capsules per bottle and bears UPC 8 31457 005009 2.
The product was sold to distributors and retail stores nationwide and via internet sales.
Consumers should not consume Slim-30 Herb Supplement and should return it immediately to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions should contact Jason Wang at 516-735-1436, Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 5:30 pm, EDT.
Glow Industries, Inc. Issues Recall of Mr. Magic Male Enhancer from Don Wands Amended
Glow Industries, Inc., Perrysburg, OH, is recalling the company's product sold under the name of Mr. Magic Male Enhancer from Don Wands. Glow Industries, Inc. is conducting this recall after lab analysis has found the Mr. Magic Male Enhancer from Don Wands capsules to contain Hydroxythiohomosildenafil and Sulfoaildenafil, an analogue of Sildenafil, an FDA-approved drug used in the treatment of male Erectile Dysfunction (ED), making Mr. Magic Male Enhancer an unapproved new drug. These active ingredients are not listed on the product label. Product manufactured containing lot numbers 9041401, 251209 and 8121904 are included in this recall.
The Mr. Magic Male Enhancer recall includes:
| Product Name | Lot Code | UPC Code |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Magic 1 ct. Capsule Card | 9041401 and 251209 | 648658123001 |
| Mr. Magic 3 ct. Capsule Bottle | 9041401 and 8121904 | 648658123018 |
| Mr. Magic 6 ct. Capsule Bottle | 9041401 and 8121904 | 648658123025 |
| Mr. Magic 12 ct. Capsule Bottle | 9041401 and 8121904 | 648658123032 |
| Mr. Magic Display of 24; 1 ct. Capsule Cards | 9041401 and 251209 | 648658123043 |
| Mr. Magic 20 ct. Capsule Bottle | 9041401 and 8121904 | 648658123056 |
Glow Industries, Inc. advises any customer in possession of Mr. Magic Male Enhancer from Don Wands capsules to call (419) 350-2726, between the hours of 8 a.m and 5 p.m, Monday through Friday, Eastern Standard Time for instructions on the product return and credit process. Glow Industries, Inc. is notifying its distributors and retailers by a recall letter and phone calls to arrange for return of recalled product in their possession.
NBTY Acquisition LLC Dba Leiner Health Products Issues Recall on Undeclared Soy in Air Shield Effervescent Tablets, Air Protector Effervescent Tablets, Immune System Support Effervescent, and Airhealth Effervescent Tablets And Stick Packs
NBTY Acquisition LLC, dba Leiner Health Products of Ronkonkoma, New York is recalling Air Shield, Air Protector, Immune System Support, and AirHealth Effervescent 10 Tablet containers and Stick Packs, 8 stick containers, because they may contain undeclared Soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The Effervescent Tablet product was sold under the names Air Shield, Air Protector, Immune System Support, and AirHealth, under various brands shown in the table below. The Stick Packs were sold only under Wal-born and Safeway brands.
The products listed below were distributed throughout the United States via retail stores.
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Product No.
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Description | UPC Codes | Label | Expiration Dates | Lot Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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53220
|
AirHealth Lemon-Lime, 10 Tablets
per Box
|
6 05388 66178 4
7 19283 59047 3 |
Equate (Walmart)
Meijer |
1/31/12 and earlier
|
All
|
|
53220
|
Air Protector Lemon-Lime, 10
Tablets per Box
|
0 41163 44076 0
|
Equaline (SuperValue and
Albertson's)
|
1/31/12 and earlier
|
All
|
|
53220
|
Air Shield Lemon-Lime 10 Tablets
per Box
|
0 36800 14551 1
0 74970 53220 5 0 50428 07878 5 3 12333 93141 9 0 00000 88266 8 |
Top Care
Your Life CVS Longs Wellness Trader Darwin's (Trader Joe's) |
1/31/12 and earlier
|
All
|
|
53220
|
Immune System Support
Lemon-Lime, 10 Tablets per Box
|
0 74990 73220 3
|
Target
|
1/31/12 and earlier
|
All
|
|
53140
|
AirHealth Orange, 10 Tablets per
Box
|
6 05388 66146 3
3 21130 78726 6 3 21130 78726 6 8 40986 01982 1 0 74970 53140 6 0 10939 06044 0 |
Equate
Safeway Safeway Select Premier Value Your Life Sunmark |
1/31/12 and earlier
|
All
|
|
53140
|
Air Protector Orange, 10 Tablets
per Box
|
0 41163 43021 1
|
Equaline (SuperValue and
Albertson's)
|
1/31/12 and earlier
|
All
|
|
53140
|
Air Shield Orange 10 Tablets per
Box
|
0 74970 53140 6
0 50428 07877 8 3 12333 93131 0 0 00000 88267 5 |
Your Life
CVS Longs Wellness Trader Darwin's (Trader Joes) |
1/31/12 and earlier
|
All
|
|
53140
|
Immune System Support Orange, 10
Tablets per Box
|
0 74990 73140 4
|
Target
|
1/31/12 and earlier
|
All
|
|
53142
|
Air Shield Orange, 20 Tablets
per Box (2 pack)
|
0 50428 09706 9
|
CVS
|
1/31/12 and earlier
|
All
|
|
54320
|
Air Shield Pink Grapefruit, 10
Tablets per Box
|
0 50428 11516 9
|
CVS
|
1/31/12 and earlier
|
All
|
|
83140
|
Immune System Support Orange
Tablets, 10 Tablets per Box
|
0 74990 73140 4
|
Target Up & Up
|
1/31/12 and earlier
|
All
|
|
85322
|
Immune System Support Lemon Lime
Tablets, 10 Tablets per Box
|
0 74990 73220 3
|
Target Up & Up
|
1/31/12 and earlier
|
All
|
|
53710
|
Walborn Lemon Lime Stick Pack
(powder) 8 Stick Count per Box 3.8g per Stick
|
3 11917 08770 2
|
Walborn (Walgreen's)
|
1/31/12 and earlier
|
All
|
|
53710
|
AirHealth Lemon Lime Stick Pack
(powder) 8 Stick Count per Box 3.8g per Stick
|
3 21130 78733 4
|
Safeway
|
1/31/12 and earlier
|
All |
Consumers who have any of these products in their possession should call 1-888-534-6370, Monday – Friday 9 am – 7 pm EDT for further instructions.
WEEK ENDING AUGUST 14
Novacare LLC Conducts Recall of Products Found to Contain Undeclared Drug Ingredient
Novacare LLC is recalling products sold under the following names: Stiff Nights, Aziffa, Size Matters, Erex, Mojo, Hard Drive, Eyeful, Red Magic, Straight Up, Zotrex, Monster Excyte, WOW, Xaitrex, Verect, Prolatis, Xytamax, Maxyte, Libidinal, OMG, OMG45, and Zilex (with Golden Spear).
The products appear to contain sulfoaildenafil, an analogue of Sildenafil, an FDA-approved drug used as treatment for male Erectile Dysfunction.
The recalled products listed above were distributed in bottles and/or "blister cards" to retailers and via internet sales. All lots of the above-named products with manufacture or distribution dates prior to June 17, 2010 are being recalled.
Consumers should return any unused product to the place of purchase or contact Novacare LLC directly at 801-290-1738, Monday – Friday, 10 am to 4 pm MDT.
WEEK ENDING AUGUST 7
EZVille, Ltd. Issues a Recall of Solo Slim® Found to Contain an Undeclared Drug Ingredient
EZVille, Ltd. of Ronkonkoma, NY, is recalling Solo Slim® because lab analysis found it contained an undeclared drug ingredient. Solo Slim® was found to contain Didesmethyl Sibutramine. Sibutramine is an FDA-approved drug used as an appetite suppressant for weight loss. The FDA has not approved Solo Slim®, therefore the safety and effectiveness of the product is unknown.
EZVille, Ltd. has decided to recall Solo Slim® and Solo Slim® Extra Strength products, both marketed as dietary supplements for weight loss. Solo Slim® is packaged in white plastic bottles with blue screw-on cap containing 30 capsules per bottle and bears UPC 8 35470 00206 9. Solo Slim® Extra Strength is packaged in white plastic bottles with blue screw-on cap containing 30 capsules per bottle and bears UPC 8 35470 00220 5. All lots of these products with expiration dates including and prior to August 2013 currently available on the market are being recalled. The products were sold to distributors and retail stores nationwide and via internet sales.
Consumers should not consume Solo Slim® and Solo Slim® Extra Strength, and should return them immediately to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers should contact their physician if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking these products.
Consumers with questions should contact Eric Budzinski at 1-866 -673-8483, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, EDT.
EZVille, Ltd. Issues a Recall of Revivexxx® Extra Strength Found to Contain an Undeclared Drug Ingredient
EZVille, Ltd. of Ronkonkoma, NY, is recalling Revivexxx® Extra Strength because lab analysis found undeclared tadalafil. Tadalafil is an FDA-approved drug for the treatment of male Erectile Dysfunction (ED), making Revivexxx® Extra Strength an unapproved drug.
Revivexxx® Extra Strength is marketed as a dietary supplement sexual enhancer for men. Revivexxx® Extra Strength is packaged in a single dose blister pack containing one oral tablet and bears UPC 8 35470 00207 9. All lots of this product with expiration dates including and prior to August 2013 currently available on the market are being recalled. The product was sold to distributors and retail stores nationwide and via internet sales.
Consumers should not consume Revivexxx® Extra Strength and should return it immediately to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers should contact their physician if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking this product.
Consumers with questions should contact Eric Budzinski at 1-866 -673-8483, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, EDT.
PRODUCT
1) Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension, USP, 400 mg/5 mL, 100 mL (when reconstituted) bottle, Rx only; NDC 0093-4161-73.
2) Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium For Oral Suspension USP, 600 mg/42.9 mg per 5 mL, 75 mL (when reconstituted) bottle, Rx only; NDC 0093-8675-78.
3) Penicillin V Potassium for Oral Suspension, USP, 250 mg (400,000 U) per 5 mL, 100 mL (when reconstituted) bottle, Rx only; NDC 0093-4127-73.
CODE
1) Lot 35409398A, Exp 07/10; Lot 35410920A, Exp 11/10; Lot 35411610B, Exp 01/11;
2) Lot 35412741A, Exp 06/10;
3) Lot 418824A, Exp 06/10
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Sellersville, PA,
Manufacturer: Novopharm Limited, Ontario, Canada.
REASON
Subpotent (Single Ingredient) Drug: Some bottles may not meet fill weight specifications.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
131,882 bottles
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
PRODUCT
Oxygen, Compressed, USP in M6 and E cylinders.
CODE
All codes before 042010
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Jayhawk Pharmacy and Patient Supply, Topeka, KS,
REASON Lack of conformance with GMP's (including but limited to failure to perform assay testing on each manifold filling sequence, failure to properly calibrate gas analyzer).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
Approximately 580 cylinders
DISTRIBUTION KS
PRODUCT
Wellbutrin XL (buproprion Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets) 150 mg, 90 tablets,
NDC: 64455-730-90.
CODE Lot number 10C094P, Exp July 2011
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: BTA Pharmaceuticals Inc., Bridgewater, NJ,
Manufacturer: Biovail Corp., Manitoba, Canada.
REASON Wellbutrin XL, 150 mg extended release tablets are being recalled because the dissolution release rate is below specification for two tablets at the four hour time point.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
12,981 bottles of 90 count
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
PRODUCT Sani Pads, 100 Pre-Moistened Hemorrhoidal/Vaginal Pads. Also packaged as Rexall Hygienic Cleansing Pads, 50 Count; Manufactured for: Rexall Brands; and Publix Hygienic Cleansing Pads, 100 count. 100 count NDC 0713-0308-98; 50 Count NDC # 0713-0308-42.
CODE Lot # 030808020, Exp 9/2010
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
G & W Laboratories, Inc., South Plainfield, NJ,
REASON Product Lacks Stability: The 18 month room temperature stability alcohol assay value failed to meet specifications.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
7,872 jars of 100, 2,976 jars of 50
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide and Canada