The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-613-2014·Announced 2014-01-22

Mesalamine CR Capsules Recalled for Potential Label Mixup with Aspirin

Aidapak Services is recalling Mesalamine CR capsules that may be mislabeled as Aspirin EC tablets due to a labeling error.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe rating under the rubric, particularly given the risk of administering the wrong medication (Mesalamine vs. Aspirin).

Plain-English summary

Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling Mesalamine CR Capsules, 250 mg, NDC 54092018981, due to a labeling error. The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The issue involves a potential label mixup where the Mesalamine CR capsules may be mislabeled as Aspirin EC, Tablet, 325 mg, NDC 00904201360.

The affected product is identified by Pedigree AD52412_1 and an expiration date of 5/17/2014. The repacked drugs were distributed in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington. The recall involves 240 capsules per unit.

Consumers should check their medication for the specific NDC and pedigree code listed above. If the product matches the description, they should stop using it and contact their pharmacist or healthcare provider for guidance.

The recalled product

Product
MESALAMINE CR Capsule, 250 mg, Rx only, Distributed by: AidaPak Service, LLC, NDC 54092018981
Affected units
240

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 (4)

  • MESALAMINE CR
  • Capsule
  • 250 mg has the following code Pedigree: AD52412_1
  • EXP: 5/17/2014.

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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