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.

Theraflu Flu & Chest Congestion (acetaminophen 1000 mg and guaifenesin Recalled by Novartis Consumer Health Due to Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being...

Date: June 18, 2013
Company: Novartis Consumer Health
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 Novartis Consumer Health directly.

Affected Products

Theraflu Flu & Chest Congestion (acetaminophen 1000 mg and guaifenesin 400 mg) powder packets, Natural Citrus flavor, 6-count packets per carton, Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, NDC 0043-0483-06, UPC 3 0043-0483-06 1.

Quantity: 398,208 cartons

Why Was This Recalled?

Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Novartis Consumer Health

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