Class II โ€” Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard โ€” use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Alka-Seltzer Original ( 325 mg Aspirin (NSAID) Recalled by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Due to Defective Container: Confirmed customer compliant of small holes...

Date: March 30, 2017
Company: Bayer HealthCare 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 Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Alka-Seltzer Original ( 325 mg Aspirin (NSAID), 1916 mg Analgesic, Sodium bicarbonate/Antacid, 1000 mg Anhydrous Citric Acid) Effervescent Tablets, 12-count carton, Made in Germany, Distributed by Bayer HealthCare, LLC Whippany, NJ 07981, UPC 016500040194

Quantity: 1,067,520 12-count cartons

Why Was This Recalled?

Defective Container: Confirmed customer compliant of small holes or cracks in the foil of blister packs.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has 7 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report