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Acetaminophen suspension liquid, 160 mg/5 mL, dye-free cherry flavor, co-packaged with an oral do...

FDA Drug Recall #D-003-2014 — Class II — November 1, 2013

Recall Summary

Recall Number D-003-2014
Classification Class II — Moderate risk
Date Initiated November 1, 2013
Status Terminated
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm L. Perrigo Co.
Location Allegan, MI
Product Type Drugs
Quantity 143,892 bottles

Product Description

Acetaminophen suspension liquid, 160 mg/5 mL, dye-free cherry flavor, co-packaged with an oral dosing syringe in a carton and sold under the following: a) equaling infants' pain & fever acetaminophen suspension liquid, 2 FL OZ (59 mL) bottle, Distributed by SUPERVALU Inc., Eden Prairie, MN 55344, NDC 41163-590-16, UPC 0 41163 48657 7; b) Up & Up dye free infants' pain and fever acetaminophen suspension liquid, 2 FL OZ (59 mL) bottle, Distributed by Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN 55403, NDC 11673-590-16, UPC 3 70030 62529 1; c) equate Infants' Pain & Fever acetaminophen suspension liquid, 2 FL OZ (59 mL) bottle, Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, NDC 49035-590-16, UPC 6 81131 00185 4; d) Meijer Infants' Pain & Fever acetaminophen oral suspension, 2 FL OZ (59 mL) bottle, Dist. By Meijer Distribution, Inc., 2929 Walker Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544, NDC 41250-590-16, UPC 7 13733 31376 6; e) Walgreens infants' Dye-Free Pain & Fever acetaminophen oral suspension, 2 FL OZ (59 mL) bottle, Distributed By: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC 0363-0590-16, UPC 3 11917 13222 8; f) Kroger Infants' Pain & Fever suspension liquid, 4 FL OZ (118 mL) bottle, Distributed by The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, NDC 30142-590-26, UPC 0 41260 36738 0; g) Kroger Infants' Pain & Fever acetaminophen suspension liquid, 2 FL OZ (59 mL) bottle, Distributed by The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, NDC 30142-590-16, UPC 0 41260 35829 6; h) Publix Infants' painrelief acetaminophen suspension liquid, 2 FL OZ (59 mL), Distributed By Publix Super Markets, Inc., 3300 Publix Corporate Parkway, Lakeland, FL 33811, NDC 55062-590-16, UPC 0 41415 39573 2; i) CareOne Infants' Dye-Free Pain Relief acetaminophen suspension liquid, 2 FL OZ (59 mL) bottle, Distributed By Foodhold U.S.A., LLC, Landover, MD 20785, NDC 41520-590-16, UPC 3 41520 31006 5; j) Harmon FaceValues Infants' Pain & Fever acetaminophen suspension Liquid, 2 FL OZ (59 mL), Distributed by Harmon Stores, Inc., 650 Liberty Ave., Union, NJ 07083 USA, UPC 3 70030 51018 4

Reason for Recall

Defective Delivery System: There is a remote potential that cartons of product could be co-packaged with an oral dosing syringe without dose markings.

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide

Lot / Code Information

2 FL OZ Lot #: 3HK0564, Exp 06/15; 3HK0672, Exp 06/15; 3JK0594, Exp 07/15; 3JK0595, Exp 08/15; 3KK0815, Exp 08/15; 4 FL OZ Lot #: 3GK0645, Exp 06/15

Other Recalls from L. Perrigo Co.

Recall # Classification Product Date
D-005-2014 Class II Acetaminophen suspension liquid, 160 mg/5 mL, d... Nov 1, 2013
D-004-2014 Class II Acetaminophen suspension liquid, 160 mg/5 mL, c... Nov 1, 2013
D-006-2014 Class II Acetaminophen suspension liquid, 160 mg/5 mL, g... Nov 1, 2013
D-318-2013 Class III Liothyronine Sodium Tablets, USP, 5 mcg Rx ONL... Mar 12, 2013
D-216-2013 Class III PE Daytime Cold/Flu LiqGel, Multi Symptom Relie... Feb 18, 2013

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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