Nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 2 mg, Mint Flavor, 81 count cartons and 189 count cartons. OTC. Labeled Nicorette, Distributed By: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P., Moon Township, PA 15108. Made in Switzerland. 81 Count NDC: 0135-0510-05, 189 Count NDC: 0135-0510-03.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    81 Ct Vial, Lot # 13727 (exp 8/14), 13816 (exp 10/14), & 13965 (exp 12/14); 189 Ct Vial, Lot # 12H17N (exp 4/14), 12H20N (exp 6/14), 12J16N (exp 6/14), 12K03N (exp 9/14), 12L05N (exp 10/14), 12L07N (exp 9/14), 12L17N (exp 10/14), 13A04N (exp 11/14), 13A23N (exp 11/14), 13C04N (exp 1/15), 13C08N (exp 1/15), 13D17N (exp 11/14), 13D18N (exp 1/15), 13D18N1 (exp 3/15), 13E24N (exp 4/15), 13E28N (exp 4/15), 13G16N (exp 4/15), 13G17N (exp 5/14), 13H02N (exp 5/15), 13H22N (exp 5/15), 13I18N (exp 8/15), 13I20N (exp 5/15), 13J24N (exp 8/15), 13J24N1 (exp 9/15), 13K08N (exp 8/15), 13K11N (exp 9/15), 13L11N (exp 10/15) & 13L11N1 (exp 10/15).
  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, Mint Flavor, 81 count cartons and 189 count cartons. OTC. Labeled Nicorette, Distributed By: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P., Moon Township, PA 15108. Made in Switzerland. 81 Count NDC: 0135-0510-05, 189 Count NDC: 0135-0510-03.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

81 Ct Vial, Lot # 13727 (exp 8/14), 13816 (exp 10/14), & 13965 (exp 12/14); 189 Ct Vial, Lot # 12H17N (exp 4/14), 12H20N (exp 6/14), 12J16N (exp 6/14), 12K03N (exp 9/14), 12L05N (exp 10/14), 12L07N (exp 9/14), 12L17N (exp 10/14), 13A04N (exp 11/14), 13A23N (exp 11/14), 13C04N (exp 1/15), 13C08N (exp 1/15), 13D17N (exp 11/14), 13D18N (exp 1/15), 13D18N1 (exp 3/15), 13E24N (exp 4/15), 13E28N (exp 4/15), 13G16N (exp 4/15), 13G17N (exp 5/14), 13H02N (exp 5/15), 13H22N (exp 5/15), 13I18N (exp 8/15), 13I20N (exp 5/15), 13J24N (exp 8/15), 13J24N1 (exp 9/15), 13K08N (exp 8/15), 13K11N (exp 9/15), 13L11N (exp 10/15) & 13L11N1 (exp 10/15).

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-1242-2014

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Failed Lozenge Specifications; Lozenges are overly thick, overly soft, and sub and superpotent.

Feb 20, 2014 Over-the-Counter Nationwide View Details →