Zolpidem Tartrate Sublingual tablets

CPSC Recall #16-232 — July 27, 2016

Recall #16-232 Date: July 27, 2016 Remedy: Refund

Product

Zolpidem Tartrate Sublingual tablets

Description

The packaging for the prescription drug is not child-resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.

Hazard

The packaging for the prescription drug is not child-resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, posing a risk of poisoning if swallowed by children.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tablets and contact Novel Laboratories for instructions to receive a full refund.

Units Affected

About 5,700 boxes of 30 blister packs

Sold At

"Clinics and pharmacies nationwide, including CVS, Costco, Walgreens, Kroger, and Wegmans from March 2016 through May 2016 for about $800 per box of 30 tablets."

Manufacturer

"Novel Laboratories, of Somerset, N.J."

Manufactured In

U.S.