The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0330-2022·Announced 2022-01-12

Amazon Allergy Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets Recalled for Failed Impurity Specifications

Amazon-branded Allergy Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets 180 mg are being recalled because testing found an out-of-specification impurity during stability testing.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall of a drug product with a quality defect (out-of-specification impurity) detected during stability testing. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, and the hazard is based on testing results rather than actual patient harm. Per the rubric, Class II recalls without reported hospitalization or injury typically score 2 (Moderate).

Plain-English summary

Amazon Allergy Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg/Antihistamine, 24 HR, 30 count bottles are being recalled. The product was manufactured by Perrigo Company PLC in the Czech Republic and distributed by Amazon.com Services LLC nationwide in the USA. Lot #1BR0462 with expiration 10/31/2022 is affected.

The recall was initiated due to failed impurities and degradation specifications. During stability testing, an out-of-specification result was obtained for impurity A, indicating the product did not meet required quality standards.

Consumers in possession of this product should stop use and contact Amazon for instructions on return or disposal. The affected product can be identified by the UPC 3 70030 11466 5 and lot number 1BR0462.

The recalled product

Product
amazon, Allergy Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg/Antihistamine, 24 HR, 30 count bottle, Made in the Czech Republic, Distributed by: Amazon.com Services LLC 410 Terry Avenue N. Seattle, WA 98109 UPC 3 70030 11466 5
Manufacturer
Perrigo Company PLC
Hazard
  • impurity-degradation
  • failed-specifications

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot # 1BR0462
  • Exp 10/31/2022

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.