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Nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 2 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: 0135-0510-01,108 Count NDC: 0135-0514-03, b. Nicotine Lozenge Kroger, Lozenge Kroger, Distributed by: The Kroger Company, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, 72 Count NDC: 30142-861-01. c. Nicotine Walgreens, Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015. 108 Count NDC: 0363-0208-07.

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: February 20, 2014 GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; dba-GlaxoSmithKline Over-the-Counter Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Labeled A) 72 Count Vial, Lot # 13404 (exp 4/14),13499 (exp 5/14), 13549 (exp 6/14), 14004 (exp 1/15), 14079 (exp 2/15), 14178 (exp 5/15), 14297 (exp 7/15) & 14425 (exp 9/15); 108 Ct Vial: Lot # 13449 (exp 5/14), 13657 (exp 8/14), 13723 (exp 8/14), 13781 (exp 11/14), 13867 (exp 11/14), 13897 (exp 12/14), 13960 (exp 1/15), 13981 (exp 12/14), 14016 (exp 2/15), 14254 (exp 7/15), 14305 (exp 7/15), 14341 (exp 7/15), 14370 (exp 8/15) & 14465 (exp 11/15). Labeled B) 72 Count Vial, Lot #13417 (exp 5/14), 13570 (exp 6/14), 13974 (exp 1/15), 14089 (exp 2/15), 14225 (exp 5/15), 14269 (exp 7/15), 14311 (exp 7/15) & 14396 (exp 8/15).Labeled C) 108 Ct Vial: Lot #:13656 (exp 8/14), 13753 (exp 9/14).
  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, 2 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: 0135-0510-01,108 Count NDC: 0135-0514-03, b. Nicotine Lozenge Kroger, Lozenge Kroger, Distributed by: The Kroger Company, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, 72 Count NDC: 30142-861-01. c. Nicotine Walgreens, Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015. 108 Count NDC: 0363-0208-07.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Labeled A) 72 Count Vial, Lot # 13404 (exp 4/14),13499 (exp 5/14), 13549 (exp 6/14), 14004 (exp 1/15), 14079 (exp 2/15), 14178 (exp 5/15), 14297 (exp 7/15) & 14425 (exp 9/15); 108 Ct Vial: Lot # 13449 (exp 5/14), 13657 (exp 8/14), 13723 (exp 8/14), 13781 (exp 11/14), 13867 (exp 11/14), 13897 (exp 12/14), 13960 (exp 1/15), 13981 (exp 12/14), 14016 (exp 2/15), 14254 (exp 7/15), 14305 (exp 7/15), 14341 (exp 7/15), 14370 (exp 8/15) & 14465 (exp 11/15). Labeled B) 72 Count Vial, Lot #13417 (exp 5/14), 13570 (exp 6/14), 13974 (exp 1/15), 14089 (exp 2/15), 14225 (exp 5/15), 14269 (exp 7/15), 14311 (exp 7/15) & 14396 (exp 8/15).Labeled C) 108 Ct Vial: Lot #:13656 (exp 8/14), 13753 (exp 9/14).

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: D-1241-2014

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