NeoCitran Extra Strength Cold & Flu (acetaminophen 650 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg, pheniramine maleate 20 mg) powder packets, Natural Source Lemon flavor, 10-count single dose pouches per carton, Novartis Consumer Health Canada, Inc., Mississauga , ON, UPC 0 58478 05103 1. Also packaged under foreign labels: Theraflu Extra Cold and Flu powder packets, Lemon flavor, 10-count packets per box, UPC 4 607045 191395 (Russia and Former Soviet Union product); Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cold powder packets, Natural Lemon flavor, 6-count packets per carton, Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, UPC 8 806536 013925 (Korea product);

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #: 10113888, Exp 5/31/2013; 10118944, Exp 6/30/2013; 10120024, Exp 9/30/2013; 10124381, Exp 10/31/2013. Russia product: 10112623, 10112625, 10112627, 10112629, 10112631, 10112633, Exp 5/31/2013; 10116051, 10116053, 10116055, 10116057, 10116059, 10116061,10117302, 10117304, Exp 7/31/2013; 10119732, 10119735, Exp 9/30/2013; 10124276, 10124281, 10125922, 10126539, 10126540, 10126541, 10126542, 10126543, Exp 10/31/2013; Korea product: 10112969, Exp 5/31/2013; 10116034, Exp 7/31/2013; 10120027, Exp 9/30/2013.
  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:
Novartis Consumer Health
Reason for Recall:
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

NeoCitran Extra Strength Cold & Flu (acetaminophen 650 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg, pheniramine maleate 20 mg) powder packets, Natural Source Lemon flavor, 10-count single dose pouches per carton, Novartis Consumer Health Canada, Inc., Mississauga , ON, UPC 0 58478 05103 1. Also packaged under foreign labels: Theraflu Extra Cold and Flu powder packets, Lemon flavor, 10-count packets per box, UPC 4 607045 191395 (Russia and Former Soviet Union product); Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cold powder packets, Natural Lemon flavor, 6-count packets per carton, Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, UPC 8 806536 013925 (Korea product);

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #: 10113888, Exp 5/31/2013; 10118944, Exp 6/30/2013; 10120024, Exp 9/30/2013; 10124381, Exp 10/31/2013. Russia product: 10112623, 10112625, 10112627, 10112629, 10112631, 10112633, Exp 5/31/2013; 10116051, 10116053, 10116055, 10116057, 10116059, 10116061,10117302, 10117304, Exp 7/31/2013; 10119732, 10119735, Exp 9/30/2013; 10124276, 10124281, 10125922, 10126539, 10126540, 10126541, 10126542, 10126543, Exp 10/31/2013; Korea product: 10112969, Exp 5/31/2013; 10116034, Exp 7/31/2013; 10120027, Exp 9/30/2013.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-759-2014

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