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Nicotine Polacrilex Lozenge, 2 mg Mint Mini. 27 Ct Tubes, Over the Counter. Perrigo, 502 Easter...

FDA Drug Recall #D-1558-2014 — Class III — August 19, 2014

Recall Summary

Recall Number D-1558-2014
Classification Class III — Low risk
Date Initiated August 19, 2014
Status Terminated
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm Perrigo Holland Inc
Location Holland, MI
Product Type Drugs
Quantity 366,936 Tubes

Product Description

Nicotine Polacrilex Lozenge, 2 mg Mint Mini. 27 Ct Tubes, Over the Counter. Perrigo, 502 Eastern Ave, Plant #6, Allegan, MI 49010. Labeled: A) CareOne, 81 and 108 Ct Cartons, Distributed by: Foodhold U.S.A., LLD, Landover, MD 20785, NDC: 41520-734-02, 41520-734-03, B) CVS Pharmacy, 81 Ct Cartons, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, NDC: 59779-734-02, C) equate, 27, 108, and 135 Ct Cartons, Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, NDC: 49035-734-01, 49035-734-03, 49035-734-04, D) Kroger, 81 Ct Cartons, Distributed by: The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, NDC: 30142-734-02, E) Rite Aid, 81 and 108 Ct Cartons, Distributed by: Rite Aid, 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011, NDC: 11822-0734-3, 11822-0734-2, F) TopCare, 81 Ct Cartons, Distributed by Topco Associates LLC., Elk Grove Villiage, IL 60007, NDC: 36800-734-60 G) Walgreens, 81 and 135 Ct Cartons, Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC: 0363-0734-02, 0363-0374-04, H) 20 Ct Stretchcard, Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN 55403. NDC: 11673-734-02.

Reason for Recall

Failed Dissolution Specifications and Failed Tablet Specifications: High 30 minute dissolution test and presence of broken lozenges.

Distribution Pattern

U.S. Distribution: OH, RI, OR, PA, MN, IL, AR.

Lot / Code Information

Cartons of 27 ct Tubes: Lot #: 2MV1074, Expiry: 09/14; Lot #: 2MV1124, Expiry: 09/14; Lot #: 2MV1142, Expiry: 09/14; Lot #: 2MV1143, Expiry: 09/14; Lot #: 3AV0528, Expiry: 09/14; Lot #: 3FV0575, Expiry: 09/14; Lot #: 3FV0535, Expiry: 03/15; Lot #: 3FV0537, Expiry: 03/15; Lot #: 3FV0576, Expiry: 03/15; Lot #: 3FV0579, Expiry: 03/15; Lot #: 3FV0615, Expiry: 03/15; Lot #: 3FV0739, Expiry: 03/15; Lot #: 3FV0742, Expiry: 03/15, Lot #: 3GV0713, Expiry: 03/15; Lot #: 3GV0715, Expiry: 03/15, Lot #: 3FV0421, Expiry: 03/15, Lot #: 3FV0422, Expiry: 03/15; Lot #: 3FV0423, Expiry: 03/15; Lot #: 3FV0740, Expiry: 03/15. 20 Ct Stretchcard: Lot #: 3FV0520, Expiry: 03/15.

Frequently Asked Questions

Stop taking the medication and contact your pharmacist or doctor immediately. For Class I recalls, this is urgent. For Class II or III recalls, consult your doctor before stopping — abruptly discontinuing certain medications (blood pressure drugs, antidepressants, diabetes medications) can be more harmful than continuing while arranging a replacement. Check whether the recall applies to your specific lot number and expiration date. Return the product to your pharmacy and report any adverse effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Not necessarily. Many drug recalls are initiated because of quality system failures or test results that suggest a product might not meet specifications — even if no patients have reported harm. The FDA uses a precautionary approach: if there is reason to believe quality standards were not met, a recall is required regardless of whether adverse effects have been reported. Class I recalls typically involve a reasonable probability of harm; Class II recalls may cause temporary health issues; Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but that still violate regulations.

Pharmacies typically receive recall notices directly from drug wholesalers and manufacturers within days of the recall being announced. Your pharmacist can look up whether any product in your prescription history matches a recalled lot number. For current recalls, the FDA publishes updates at FDA.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts and sends MedWatch email alerts for significant drug safety issues. You can sign up for MedWatch alerts at FDA.gov. Most major pharmacy chains also have their own recall notification systems that automatically alert pharmacists when a recalled product is in their inventory.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this medication if affected by this recall. Contact your pharmacist or prescribing doctor immediately for guidance. Do not flush medications — use a drug take-back program.

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