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
- Hazard
- 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:
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