Recalls: Drugs and Cosmetics

July 6, 2018 Sandoz and Novartis Recall Prescription Drug Blister Packages Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirements

This recall involves blister packages of prescription drugs from Novartis and Sandoz. The drugs are packaged with 3 to 10 tablets per blister card. The recalled Novartis prescription blister packages have "Novartis," the name of the drug, dosage, NDC, lot number and expiration date printed on the cartons and the blister cards. The recall includes the following: Recalled Novartis Prescription Drugs NDC Numbers Tablet Strength Carton Configuration Lot Numbers Expiration Date Zofran ODT® 0078-0679-61 0078-0679-19 4 mg 30 count: 3 cards with 10 tablets each 1657088 Dec 2019 Zofran ODT® 0078-0680-61 0078-0680-19 8 mg 30 count: 3 cards with 10 tablets each 1641546 Oct 2019 Entresto® (sacubitril/valsartan) 0078-0659-61 0078-0659-35 24 mg/ 26 mg 100 count: 10 cards with 10 tablets each FX000005 FX000004 FX000003 F0010 F0009 F0007 Apr 2020 Apr 2020 Sep 2019 Nov 2018 Aug 2018 Jul 2018 Entresto® (sacubitril/valsartan) 0078-0777-61 0078-0777-35 49 mg/ 51 mg 100 count: 10 cards with 10 tablets each FX000001 F0006 F0005 F0004 Dec 2019 Oct 2019 Aug 2019 Oct 2018 Entresto® (sacubitril/valsartan) 0078-0696-61 0078-0696-35 97 mg/ 103 mg 100 count: 10 cards with 10 tablets each FX000002 F0007 F0006 F0005 F0004 Mar 2020 Feb 2020 Dec 2019 Dec 2018 Oct 2018 The recalled Sandoz prescription blister packages have "Sandoz," the name of the drug, dosage, NDC and lot number printed on the cartons and the blister cards. Lot numbers are listed at www.us.sandoz.com/patients-customers/product-safety-notices. The recall includes the following: Recalled Sandoz Prescription Drugs Tablet Strength NDC Numbers Carton Configuration Azithromycin Tablets 250 mg 0781-5776-06 0781-5776-69 50 count: 5 cards with 10 tablets each Donepezil ODT Tablets 5 mg 0781-5276-06 0781-5276-64 30 count: 3 cards with 10 tablets each Donepezil ODT Tablets 10 mg 0781-5277-06 0781-5277-64 30 count: 3 cards with 10 tablets each Haloperidol Tablets 0.5 mg 0781-1391-13 100 count: 10 cards with 10 tablets each Haloperidol Tablets 1 mg 0781-1392-13 100 count: 10 cards with 10 tablets each Haloperidol Tablets 2 mg 0781-1393-13 100 count: 10 cards with 10 tablets each Haloperidol Tablets 5 mg 0781-1396-13 100 count: 10 cards with 10 tablets each Haloperidol Tablets 10 mg 0781-1397-13 100 count: 10 cards with 10 tablets each Imipramine HCl Tablets 25 mg 0781-1764-13 100 count: 10 cards with 10 tablets each Imipramine HCl Tablets 50 mg 0781-1766-13 100 count: 10 cards with 10 tablets each Isosorbide Dinitrate (ISDN) Tablets 10 mg 0781-1556-13 100 count: 10 cards with 10 tablets each Isosorbide Dinitrate (ISDN) Tablets 20 mg 0781-1695-13 100 count: 10 cards with 10 tablets each Naratriptan Tablets 2.5 mg 0781-5527-06 0781-5527-37 9 count: 1 card with 9 tablets Ondansetron Tablets 8 mg 0781-1681-33 3 count: 1 card with 3 tablets Ondansetron ODT 4 mg 0781-5238-06 0781-5238-64 30 count: 3 cards with 10 tablets each Ondansetron ODT 8 mg 0781-5239-06 0781-5239-64 30 count: 3 cards with 10 tablets each Ondansetron ODT 8 mg 0781-5239-06 0781-5239-80 10 count: 1 card with 10 tablets Perphenazine Tablets 2 mg 0781-1046-13 100 count: 10 cards with 10 tablets each Perphenazine Tablets 4 mg 0781-1047-13 100 count: 10 cards with 10 tablets each Perphenazine Tablets 8 mg 0781-1048-13 100 count: 10 cards with 10 tablets each Risperidone ODT 0.5 mg 0781-5310-06 0781-5310-08 28 count: 7 cards with 4 tablets each Risperidone ODT 1 mg 0781-5311-06 0781-5311-08 28 count: 7 cards with 4 tablets each Risperidone ODT 2 mg 0781-5312-06 0781-5312-08 28 count: 7 cards with 4 tablets each Risperidone ODT 3 mg 0781-5313-06 0781-5313-08 28 count: 7 cards with 4 tablets each Risperidone ODT 4 mg 0781-5314-06 0781-5314-08 28 count: 7 cards with 4 tablets each Read more.


March 7, 2018 First Aid Research Recalls Maximum Strength Bacitraycin Plus Ointment With Lidocaine Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement

This recall involves Maximum Strength Bacitraycin Plus Ointment with Lidocaine. The recalled ointment is in a white, one ounce tube with "Bacitraycin Plus" printed on the front in green. Lidocaine is one of the two active ingredients listed on the back of the tube. The tube measures approximately 5 inches long by 1 inch wide. The lot number is printed on the end of the tube. The following lot numbers are included in the recall: Lot Numbers 16001 through 16002 404001 through 404002 405001 through 405003 406001 through 406004 407001 through 407002 415001 through 415010 416001 through 416003 417001 through 417004 Read more.


January 30, 2018 Walgreens Pain and Itch Relief Cream Recalled by Natureplex Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement

The recalled Well at Walgreens Pain and Itch Relief Cream tube and packaging are orange with a purple stripe with "Maximum Strength," "Pain and Itch Relief Cream 4% Lidocaine" and "NET WT 2 OZ (56.7 grams)" printed in white on the front. The Well at Walgreens logo is located on the front upper right corner. The packaging contains the UPC bar code 3 11917 18962 8 on the back. Read more.


November 30, 2017 Natural Solutions for Life Recalls Synodrin Pain Relieving Cream Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement

The recalled Synodrin Lidocaine Maximum Strength Pain Relieving Cream is in a white jar with a blue label with "Synodrin Lidocaine Maximum Strength 4% Pain Relieving Cream" printed on the front. The jars measure about three inches in diameter, are three inches tall and weigh about 4 ounces. They were sold in a blue box with yellow letters "Lidocaine" and white letters "Maximum Strength 4% Pain Relieving Cream." The brand name Synodrin is printed on the jar and the box. The box and jar have UPC code 8 64751 00032 6 printed on the right side. Read more.


December 10, 2015 Dollar Tree Recalls Burn Relief Gel Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement

The recalled burn relief gel is packaged in a blue box with white letters "Burn Relief" and red letters "Burn Relief Gel". The brand name is Assured™. Inside the box is a blue and white tube labeled "Burn Relief Gel" and measuring approximately 5 inches long by 1 inch wide and weighs about 0.7 ounces (20 grams). The packaging contains the UPC bar code: 6 39277 09311 0. Read more.


August 18, 2015 Merck Recalls Temodar and Temozolomide Bottles with Cracked Caps Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement

This recall to replace involves bottle caps for Temodar and Temozolomide (generic) capsules, an oral chemotherapy drug. The capsules were distributed in 5- and 14-count brown glass bottles that have white plastic child-resistant caps. A white label affixed to the bottle has the word "Temozolomide" printed in black lettering. Read more.


July 14, 2014 GSK Recalls Panadol Advance Bottles Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement; Sold Exclusively in Puerto Rico

This recall involves bottles of 100ct Panadol Advance pain relievers. The medicine was sold in white containers with a blue label, inside a blue box. "Panadol" and "Advance" are printed on the label. Lot numbers and dates codes are located on the left side panel of the box and on the left side of the label on the bottle, near the bar code. Lot numbers and date codes included in the recall are: Lot number: 14241, expiration date: 02/2015 Lot number: 14002, expiration date: 10/2014 Lot number: 13881, expiration date: 09/2014 Lot number: 13801, expiration date: 09/2014 Read more.


May 13, 2014 Avon Recalls Ergonomic Eyelash Curler Due to Eye Injury Hazard

This recall involves an Avon Ergonomic Eyelash Curler which is silver with black ergonomic finger grips. The word Avon is engraved in the silver upper lash curling bar. The recalled curler has the Avon model number F3093441 which can be found on the product's box. Read more.


January 31, 2013 FoodState Recalls Bottles of MegaFood One Daily Supplements Due to Lack of Child-Resistant Packaging

The recalled supplement bottles are brown glass bottles that contain MegaFood One Daily Tablets. The bottles have a yellow label on the front with the words "MegaFood," "Fresh From Farm To Tablet," "One Daily," "Nourish," "Balance" and "Replenish" printed above a picture of vegetables. Recalled bottles have the following amounts, product codes and lot numbers:

Amount

Product Code

Lot Numbers

60 tablets

51494 10151

10613, 10724 through 10728, 11246 and 12191

90 tablets

51494 10152

180 tablets

51494 10153

The amount is on the bottom right of the front label. The product code and lot numbers are on the left side of the front label.

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June 23, 2011 Rugby Children's Pain & Fever Concentrated Drops Recalled Due To Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement

The recall involves Rugby Children's Pain & Fever Concentrated Drops (Acetaminophen Drops) in a 1/2 fl. oz. (15 ml) bottle size. The UPC code 305361936723 can be found with the bar code at the bottom of the box. The affected lot numbers are: Read more.