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Cetylev (acetylcysteine) effervescent tablets for oral solution Recalled by Arbor Pharmaceuticals Inc. Due to Defective Container: Incomplete seal on blister packaging, leading...

Date: July 21, 2016
Company: Arbor Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Arbor Pharmaceuticals Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Cetylev (acetylcysteine) effervescent tablets for oral solution, 500 mg, Rx Only, 20 tablets per carton (ten 2 count blister packs), Distributed by Arbor Pharmaceuticals, LLC Atlanta, GA 30328, NDC 24338-700-10.

Quantity: 16,932 cartons

Why Was This Recalled?

Defective Container: Incomplete seal on blister packaging, leading to tablet swelling and enlarging due to effervescence process beginning as oxygen and moisture enter the blister packaging.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 14 states: CA, FL, GA, LA, MS, MO, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV

Affected (14 states)Not affected

About Arbor Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Arbor Pharmaceuticals Inc. has 3 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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