Nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 4 mg, Original Flavor, 72 count cartons, 81 count cartons, and 108 count cartons. OTC. Labeled a. Nicorette, Distributed By: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P., Moon Township, PA 15108. Made in Switzerland. 72 Count NDC: 0135-0511-01,108 Count NDC: 0135-0515-03, b. Nicotine Lozenge Kroger, Lozenge Kroger, Distributed by: The Kroger Company, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, 72 Count NDC:30142-862-01 and c. Nicotine Walgreens, Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015. 72 Count NDC: 0363-0209-01, 108 Count NDC: 0363-0209-07.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Labeled A) 72 Ct Vial: Lot # 13434 (exp 4/14), 13546 (exp 5/14), 13907 (exp 11/14), 14020 (exp 1/15), 14107 (exp 3/15), 14183 (exp 4/15), 14273 (exp 7/15), 14335 (exp 8/15), & 14421 (exp 9/15), 12F27N (exp 4/14), 12K01N (exp 5/14), 13A25N (exp 11/14) & 13C18N (exp 1/15); 108 Ct Vial, Lot # 13383 (exp 4/14), 13626 (exp 5/14), 13725 (exp 10/14), 13861 (exp 12/14), 13980 (exp 1/15), 13982 (exp 1/15), 14091 (exp 4/15), 14153 (exp 5/15), 14227 (exp 7/15), 14262 (exp 7/15), 14318 (exp 8/15), 14371 (exp 8/15) & 14458 (exp 10/15). Labeled B) 72 Ct Vial; Lot # 13924 (exp 12/14),13975 (exp 12/14),14434 (exp 10/15). Labeled C) 72 Ct Vials, Lot #13614 (exp 7/14), 13790 (exp 10/14), 13889 (exp 11/14) & 14018 (exp 12/14), Lot # 13683 (4/17) & 13862 (11/14), 108 Ct Vial, Lot #13726 (exp 10/14) & 13779 (exp 11/14).
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; dba-GlaxoSmithKline
Reason for Recall:
Failed Lozenge Specifications; Lozenges are overly thick, overly soft, and sub and superpotent.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 4 mg, Original Flavor, 72 count cartons, 81 count cartons, and 108 count cartons. OTC. Labeled a. Nicorette, Distributed By: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P., Moon Township, PA 15108. Made in Switzerland. 72 Count NDC: 0135-0511-01,108 Count NDC: 0135-0515-03, b. Nicotine Lozenge Kroger, Lozenge Kroger, Distributed by: The Kroger Company, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, 72 Count NDC:30142-862-01 and c. Nicotine Walgreens, Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015. 72 Count NDC: 0363-0209-01, 108 Count NDC: 0363-0209-07.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Labeled A) 72 Ct Vial: Lot # 13434 (exp 4/14), 13546 (exp 5/14), 13907 (exp 11/14), 14020 (exp 1/15), 14107 (exp 3/15), 14183 (exp 4/15), 14273 (exp 7/15), 14335 (exp 8/15), & 14421 (exp 9/15), 12F27N (exp 4/14), 12K01N (exp 5/14), 13A25N (exp 11/14) & 13C18N (exp 1/15); 108 Ct Vial, Lot # 13383 (exp 4/14), 13626 (exp 5/14), 13725 (exp 10/14), 13861 (exp 12/14), 13980 (exp 1/15), 13982 (exp 1/15), 14091 (exp 4/15), 14153 (exp 5/15), 14227 (exp 7/15), 14262 (exp 7/15), 14318 (exp 8/15), 14371 (exp 8/15) & 14458 (exp 10/15). Labeled B) 72 Ct Vial; Lot # 13924 (exp 12/14),13975 (exp 12/14),14434 (exp 10/15). Labeled C) 72 Ct Vials, Lot #13614 (exp 7/14), 13790 (exp 10/14), 13889 (exp 11/14) & 14018 (exp 12/14), Lot # 13683 (4/17) & 13862 (11/14), 108 Ct Vial, Lot #13726 (exp 10/14) & 13779 (exp 11/14).

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-1240-2014

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