FDA Recall Mucinex Fast-max Cold, Flu And Sore Throat

The most recent Recall Enforcement Report that covers this product was initiated on April 15th, 2015 and classified as a Class I recall due to labeling: label mix-up; bottles of mucinex fast-max liquid are correctly labeled on the front of the label, however the back of the bottle where the drug facts labeling is, is missing certain active ingredients such as acetaminophen, phenylephrine, dextromethorphan, diphenhydramine, and/or guaifenesin. as a result certain safety warnings associated with those ingredients may also be missing. This recall is currently terminated, and the associated recall number is recall number is D-1363-2015. It pertains to Mucinex Fast-max Cold, Flu And Sore Throat identified by 63824-015 as of 03-09-2018 .

Recall Number D-1363-2015

Event ID

71013 What is the Event ID?
A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes).

Recall Number

D-1363-2015 What is the Recall Number?
An alphanumeric designation assigned by FDA to a specific, classified recalled product (used for tracking purposes).

Recall Classification

Class I - is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. What is the Recall Classification?
Numerical designation (I, II, or III) that is assigned by FDA to a particular product recall that indicates the relative degree of health hazard. For recalls pending classification, the entry will display as "Not Yet Classified".

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide What is the Distribution Pattern?
General area of initial distribution such as states, countries, or territories. Note that subsequent distribution by the consignees to other parties may not be included.

Product Description

Mucinex Fast Max Cold, Flu & Sore Throat, Maximum Strength, Acetaminophen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Dextromethorphan HBr Cough Suppressant, Guaifenesin Expectorant, Phenylephrine HCl Nasal Decongestant, 6 fl oz (180 mL) Bottle, For Ages 12+, , Dist. By: Reckitt Benckiser Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224 Made in India, NDC 63824-015-66, UPC 63824-01565-1

Reason For Recall

Labeling: Label Mix-Up; Bottles of Mucinex Fast-Max liquid are correctly labeled on the front of the label, however the back of the bottle where the Drug Facts labeling is, is missing certain Active Ingredients such as acetaminophen, phenylephrine, dextromethorphan, diphenhydramine, and/or guaifenesin. As a result certain safety warnings associated with those ingredients may also be missing. What is the Reason for Recall?
Information describing how the product is defective.

Product Quantity

495036 Bottles Product Quantity
The amount of product subject to recall.

Voluntary Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated Voluntary / Mandated
Designates that a recall was initiated voluntarily by a firm on its own volition or after being requested to recall by FDA. "Mandatory" designates that a recall was initiated under a mandatory (statutory) recall authority, a court order, or FDA order.

Report Date

09-02-2015

Recall Initiation Date

04-15-2015 What is the Recall Initiation Date?
The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall.

Termination Date

03-09-2018 What is the Date Terminated?
The date that FDA terminated the recall.

Initial Firm Notification

Letter Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public
The method(s) by which the firm initially notified the public or their consignees of a recall.

Product Type

Drugs

Recalling Firm

Reckitt Benckiser LLC

Code Info/dt>

Lot #: Exp: MCF0048 7/31/2016 MCF0051 7/31/2016 MCF0052 8/31/2016 MCF0053 8/31/2016 MCF0054 8/31/2016 MCF0055 8/1/2016 MCF0056 8/31/2016 MCF0057 8/31/2016 MCF0058 8/31/2016 MCF0059 10/1/2016 MCF0060 8/31/2016 MCF0061 8/31/2016 MCF0062 8/31/2016 MCF0063 9/30/2016 MCF0064 9/30/2016 MCF0065 9/30/2016 MCF0066 9/30/2016 MCF0067 9/30/2016 MCF0068 9/30/2016 MCF0069 10/31/2016 MCF0070 10/31/2016 MCF0071 10/31/2016 MCF0072 10/31/2016 MCF0073 10/31/2016 MCF0074 10/31/2016 MCF0075 10/31/2016 MCF0076 10/31/2016 MCF0077 10/31/2016 Code Information
A list of all lot and/or serial numbers, product numbers, expiration dates, sell or use by dates, etc., which appear on the product or its labeling.

Recalled NDC Packages

63824-015-66; 63824-015-69

Status

Terminated - A recall where FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts have been made to remove or correct the violative product in accordance with the recall strategy, and proper disposition has been made according to the degree of hazard.

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What is the Enforcement Report?

All drug recalls are monitored by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are included in the Enforcement Report once they are properly classified. The FDA will determine if a firm's removal or correction actions of a marked product meet the requirements to be considered a "recall". The FDA will also determine the public hazard assessment and a recall classification will be published in the Enforcement Report.