The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1097-2014·Announced 2014-03-12

Aaron Industries Recalls Tussin CF Cold Liquid Due to Precipitate

Aaron Industries is recalling Tussin CF Adult Maximum Strength Multi-Symptom Cold liquid due to the presence of a white precipitate, confirmed to be the active ingredient guaifenesin.

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 recall as Class III, which the rubric defines as typically resulting in a score of 1 or 2 because it is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Aaron Industries Inc is recalling Tussin CF Adult Maximum Strength Multi-Symptom Cold liquid, 8 FL OZ (237 mL) bottles, due to complaints of a white substance in the product. The white substance has been confirmed to be guaifenesin, an active ingredient in the product, which is precipitating out of the solution.

The recall involves 43,921 bottles distributed nationwide. The affected products are identified by Lot # 151631 (Exp 10/15) and Lot # 152767 (Exp 11/15). The product is distributed by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and carries NDC 49035-229-08 and UPC 6 81131 03884 3.

Consumers should stop using the recalled product 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
Tussin CF Adult Maximum Strength Multi-Symptom Cold liquid (dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg, guaifenesin 200 mg, phenylephrine HCl 5 mg) per 5 mL, 8 FL OZ (237 mL) bottle, Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, NDC 49035-229-08, UPC 6 81131 03884 3.
Affected units
43,921

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 (3)

  • Lot #: 151631
  • Exp 10/15 and 152767
  • Exp 11/15

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.