Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat (Novartis) – Foreign Substance Risk (2013)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat (acetaminophen 650 mg, pheniramine maleate 20 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg) powder packets, Natural Apple Cinnamon flavor, 6-count packets per carton, Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, NDC 0067-7916-06, UPC 3 0043-0479-16 3. Also packaged under foreign label: NeoCitran Extra Strength Cold & Flu (acetaminophen 650 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg, pheniramine maleate 20 mg) powder packets, Apple Cinnamon flavor
Brand
Novartis Consumer Health
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: 10115121, 10115832, Exp 5/31/2013, 10119854, 10119856, Exp 7/31/2013, 10122257, 8/31/2013, 10124286, 10124289, 10124292, Exp 9/30/2013, 10128103, 10128105, 10128108, 10128110, Exp 10/31/2013. NeoCitran Cold & Flu: 10115118, Exp 5/31/2013 and 10122252, Exp 9/30/2013.
Products Sold
Lot #: 10115121, 10115832, Exp 5/31/2013; 10119854, 10119856, Exp 7/31/2013; 10122257, 8/31/2013; 10124286, 10124289, 10124292, Exp 9/30/2013; 10128103, 10128105, 10128108, 10128110, Exp 10/31/2013. NeoCitran Cold & Flu: 10115118, Exp 5/31/2013 and 10122252, Exp 9/30/2013.
Novartis Consumer Health is recalling Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat (acetaminophen 650 mg, pheniramine maleate 20 mg, phenylephrine hydrochlo due to Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026