Sucrets Cherry Lozenges Recalled for Incorrect Labeling
Medtech Products is recalling Sucrets Sore Throat & Cough Vapor Cherry lozenges because an incorrect book label was applied to the tins.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Drugs): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II due to a labeling error (mis-labeling), which fits the rubric criterion for moderate severity involving minor labeling errors or low-risk issues.
Plain-English summary
Medtech Products, Inc. is recalling 107,832 tins of Sucrets Sore Throat & Cough Vapor Cherry lozenges. The product was distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico by Insight Pharmaceuticals, LLC. The specific lot affected is #42451 with an expiration date of 09/17.
The recall was initiated due to a labeling error. An incorrect book label intended for Sucrets Sore Throat, Cough & Dry Mouth Honey Lemon lozenges was mistakenly applied to the underside of the Cherry lozenge tins. This is a Class II recall, indicating that use of or exposure to the product might cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Consumers who have purchased these specific tins should stop using them and contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to return the product or obtain a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- SUCRETS Sore Throat & Cough Vapor Cherry lozenges, 18-count tin, Dist. By: Insight Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Trevose, PA 19053-8433
- Manufacturer
- Medtech Products, Inc.
- Category
- Drug — OTC Lozenges
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 107,832
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 #: 42451
- Exp 09/17
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