The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0925-2017·Announced 2017-07-05

L. Perrigo Recalls Walgreens Cold and Flu Combo Packs Due to Label Error

L. Perrigo is recalling 1,998 Walgreens Daytime and Nighttime Cold & Flu combo packs in Illinois because the packaging sleeve incorrectly identifies the contents as Day-Night Cold and Flu instead of Day-Night Cough Liquid.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this as a Class III recall, which the rubric defines as typically resulting in a score of 1 or 2 because it is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue is a minor labeling error.

Plain-English summary

L. Perrigo Company is recalling 1,998 combo packs of Walgreens Daytime and Nighttime Cold & Flu. The product is packaged as two 12 FL OZ plastic bottles connected by a paper sleeve. The recall is limited to the state of Illinois.

The recall was initiated due to a labeling error where the product sleeve incorrectly identifies the contents. The sleeve is labeled for "Day-Night Cold and Flu," but the bottles actually contain "Day-Night Cough Liquid." The affected lot number is 6MV0944 with an expiration date of 10/18.

Consumers who purchased this specific product in Illinois should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. The FDA has classified this recall as Class III, indicating that use of or exposure to the violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Walgreens Daytime and Nighttime Cold & Flu, packaged in combo pack of two plastic 12FL OZ (355 mL) bottles connected by one paper sleeve, TOTAL 24 FL OZ (1.5 pt)(710 mL), OTC, Distributed by: Walgreen CO., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015
Manufacturer
L. Perrigo Company
Affected units
1,998

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 #: 6MV0944
  • Exp 10/18

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: