Mucinex Fast Max Cold & Sore Throat (Reckitt Benckiser) – Label Mix-Up (2015)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Mucinex Fast Max Cold, Flu & Sore Throat, Maximum Strength, Acetaminophen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Dextromethorphan HBr Cough Suppressant, Guaifenesin Expectorant, Phenylephrine HCl Nasal Decongestant, 6 fl oz (180 mL) Bottle, For Ages 12+, , Dist. By: Reckitt Benckiser Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224 Made in India, NDC 63824-015-66, UPC 63824-01565-1
Brand
Reckitt Benckiser LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Lot #: Exp: MCF0048 7/31/2016 MCF0051 7/31/2016 MCF0052 8/31/2016 MCF0053 8/31/2016 MCF0054 8/31/2016 MCF0055 8/1/2016 MCF0056 8/31/2016 MCF0057 8/31/2016 MCF0058 8/31/2016 MCF0059 10/1/2016 MCF0060 8/31/2016 MCF0061 8/31/2016 MCF0062 8/31/2016 MCF0063 9/30/2016 MCF0064 9/30/2016 MCF0065 9/30/2016 MCF0066 9/30/2016 MCF0067 9/30/2016 MCF0068 9/30/2016 MCF0069 10/31/2016 MCF0070 10/31/2016 MCF0071 10/31/2016 MCF0072 10/31/2016 MCF0073 10/31/2016 MCF0074 10/31/2016 MCF0075 10/31/2016 MCF0076 10/31/2016 MCF0077 10/31/2016
Reckitt Benckiser LLC is recalling Mucinex Fast Max Cold, Flu & Sore Throat, Maximum Strength, Acetaminophen Pain Reliever/Fever Reduce due to Labeling: Label Mix-Up; Bottles of Mucinex Fast-Max liquid are correctly labeled on the front of the label, however the back of the bottle where the D. 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
Labeling: Label Mix-Up; Bottles of Mucinex Fast-Max liquid are correctly labeled on the front of the label, however the back of the bottle where the Drug Facts labeling is, is missing certain Active Ingredients such as acetaminophen, phenylephrine, dextromethorphan, diphenhydramine, and/or guaifenesin. As a result certain safety warnings associated with those ingredients may also be missing.
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