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SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-937-2014·Announced 2014-01-29

Aidapak Recalls Cholecalciferol Capsules Due to Potential Label Mixup

Aidapak Services is recalling 18,282 Cholecalciferol capsules because they may have been mislabeled as other drugs, including Doxycycline and Lamotrigine.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 patients taking incorrect medications.

Plain-English summary

Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling 18,282 units of Cholecalciferol, Capsule, 2000 units (NDC 00536379001). The recall was initiated due to a labeling error where the product may have been mislabeled as other medications, including Doxycycline Hyclate, Vitamin B Complex Prolonged Release, and Lamotrigine.

The affected repacked drugs were distributed in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington. The recall covers specific pedigree codes and expiration dates ranging from May 1, 2014, to June 27, 2014.

Consumers should check their medication labels and discontinue use if the product matches the recalled description. They should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on appropriate alternatives.

The recalled product

Product
CHOLECALCIFEROL, Capsule, 2000 units, Over The Counter, Distributed by: AidaPak Service, LLC, NDC 00536379001.
Affected units
18,282

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 (20)

  • CHOLECALCIFEROL
  • Capsule
  • 2000 units has the following codes: Pedigree: AD30028_7
  • EXP: 5/8/2014
  • Pedigree: AD60240_4
  • EXP: 5/22/2014
  • Pedigree: ADWA00002136
  • EXP: 5/31/2014
  • Pedigree: W002666
  • EXP: 6/5/2014
  • Pedigree: W003016
  • EXP: 6/12/2014
  • Pedigree: W003017
  • Pedigree: W003712
  • EXP: 6/26/2014
  • Pedigree: W003713
  • Pedigree: W003828
  • EXP: 6/27/2014
  • Pedigree: AD21846_4
  • EXP: 5/1/2014

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 265 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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