The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-186-2013·Announced 2013-03-13

Rite Aid Tussin Cough Syrup Recalled for Precipitate Presence

Aaron Industries is recalling Rite Aid Maximum Strength Tussin Cough & Cold Mucus Relief CF due to the presence of a white precipitate.

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 agency classified this as an FDA Class III recall, which is defined as unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue is a physical precipitate of an active ingredient that dissolves upon shaking or warming.

Plain-English summary

Aaron Industries Inc is recalling Rite Aid Maximum Strength Tussin Cough & Cold Mucus Relief CF. The recall involves 35,652 bottles (2,971 cases) of the 4 FL. OZ./12 PK and 8 FL.OZ./12 PK varieties. The product was distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated because a white substance, confirmed to be Guaifenesin (an active ingredient), was observed in some bottles. The source notes that if the product is shaken or warmed, the white particles go into the solution.

Consumers should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers and UPC codes listed in the recall notice. The affected lot numbers are 68089, 68415, 70046, 700516, 70665, 71157, 71704, and 80795. The affected UPC codes are 0-11822-57307-8 and 0-11822-57313-9.

The recalled product

Product
Rite Aid Maximum Strength Tussin Cough & Cold Mucus Relief CF, (dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg, guaifenesin 200 mg, phenylephrine HCI 5 mg, 4 FL. OZ./12 PK (UPC Code: 0-11822-57307-8) and 8 FL.OZ./12 PK (UPC Code: 0-11822-57313-9), Distributed by: Rite Aid, Camp Hill, PA, 17011
Manufacturer
Aaron Industries Inc
Category
Drug — OTC Cough & Cold
Hazard

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 (10)

  • Lot# 68089
  • 68415
  • 70046
  • 700516
  • 70665
  • 71157
  • 71704
  • 80795
  • FP-38-081-57313
  • FP-38-041-57307

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Aaron Industries Inc under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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