The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-487-2014·Announced 2014-01-22

Aidapak Recalls Cholecalciferol Capsules Due to Potential Label Mixup

Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling 5,000-unit Cholecalciferol capsules because they may be mislabeled as other medications. The repacked drugs were distributed in four western states.

What this means for you

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 and involves a labeling error (label mixup) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling specific lots of Cholecalciferol, Capsule, 5000 units, Over The Counter. The recall is due to a labeling error where the product may be potentially mislabeled as Sevelamer Carbonate, Tablet, 800 mg; Cholecalciferol, Tablet, 400 units; or Thiamine HCL, Tablet, 100 mg.

The affected repacked drugs were distributed in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington. The specific product codes involved include Pedigree AD70629_19 (EXP: 5/29/2014), Pedigree W003541 (EXP: 6/21/2014), and Pedigree AD52993_22 (EXP: 5/20/2014).

Consumers should check their medication labels and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist if they have received these products. The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, indicating a situation that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
CHOLECALCIFEROL, Capsule, 5000 units, Over The Counter, Distributed by: AidaPak Service, LLC, NDC 0904598660
Affected units
300

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 (8)

  • CHOLECALCIFEROL
  • Capsule
  • 5000 units has the following codes Pedigree: AD70629_19
  • EXP: 5/29/2014
  • Pedigree: W003541
  • EXP: 6/21/2014
  • Pedigree: AD52993_22
  • EXP: 5/20/2014.

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 273 recalled by Aidapak Services, LLC 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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