Theraflu Sugar-Free Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough (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 Sugar-Free Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough (acetaminophen 650 mg, diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg) powder packets, Honey Lemon flavor, 6-count packets per carton, Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, NDC 0067-6318-06, UPC 3 0043-6318-06 0.
Brand
Novartis Consumer Health
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: 10116040, Exp 6/30/2013, 10119871, Exp 7/31/2013, 10122275, Exp 9/30/2013.
Products Sold
Lot #: 10116040, Exp 6/30/2013; 10119871, Exp 7/31/2013; 10122275, Exp 9/30/2013.
Novartis Consumer Health is recalling Theraflu Sugar-Free Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough (acetaminophen 650 mg, diphenhydramine hydrochlori 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