PhysiciansCare Allergy, Allergy Plus and Cold and Cough
Summary
CPSC recall: PhysiciansCare Allergy, Allergy Plus and Cold and Cough. By Acme United, of Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Hazard: The recalled products contain diphenhydramine hydrochloride and acetaminophen which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately store the recalled product
Details
Source
CPSC Consumer Product Recall
External ID
9624
Action Date
2023-05-18
Status
Recalled
Category
consumer_product
Product Description
This recall involves PhysiciansCare brand Allergy caplets with item number 90036, Allergy Plus tablets with item number
Context & Analysis
This is a unclassified recall.
This was one of 15 consumer_product recalls issued in the same week, part of 47 consumer_product-related FDA actions this month.
Acme United, of Rocky Mount, North Carolina has 4 FDA actions in our database, including 2 recalls.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a FDA recall?
A Class III recall involves products that are unlikely to cause adverse health effects but violate FDA labeling or manufacturing regulations.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Acme United, of Rocky Mount, North Carolina) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does Acme United, of Rocky Mount, North Carolina have FDA actions?
Acme United, of Rocky Mount, North Carolina has 4 FDA actions in our database, including 2 recalls and 0 device clearances.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "9624" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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