Bayer Recalls Alka-Seltzer Plus Packages Due to Ingredient Label Mismatch
Bayer is recalling specific Alka-Seltzer Plus packages because the ingredients listed on the front sticker may not match the actual product inside the carton.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 according to the rubric, as it poses a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
Plain-English summary
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is recalling all Alka-Seltzer Plus packages that feature a green or orange Bayer logo on the lower left corner of the front of the carton. The recall involves 188,631 units distributed nationwide in the USA.
The recall is being issued because the ingredients listed on the front sticker of these specific packages may not match the actual product contained within the carton. This labeling discrepancy creates a risk for consumers who rely on the front panel information to determine product contents.
Consumers should check the Bayer logo on the lower left corner of the front of their Alka-Seltzer Plus cartons. If the logo has an orange or green background, the product is included in the recall. Consumers should stop using these products and contact Bayer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- All Alka-Seltzer Plus¿ packages with a full front panel instant Redeemable Coupon (IRC) affixed to the individual carton. The recalled products can be identified by checking the Bayer logo located on the lower left corner of the front of the carton. If the logo has an orange or g
- Manufacturer
- Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 188,631
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 (1)
- the product is included in the recall
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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