Key Takeaway

Nicotine Polacrilex Lozenge, 2 mg Mint Mini. 27 Ct Tubes, Over the Counter. Perrigo, 502 Eastern Ave, Plant #6, Allegan, MI 49010. Labeled: A) CareOne, 81 and 108 Ct Cartons, Distributed by: Foodho by Perrigo Holland Inc was recalled on August 19, 2014. The hazard: Failed Dissolution Specifications and Failed Tablet Specifications: High 30 minute dissolution test and presence of broken lozenges.

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

Nicotine Polacrilex Lozenge, 2 mg Mint Mini. 27 Ct Tubes, Over the Counter. Perrigo, 502 Eastern Ave, Plant #6, Allegan, MI 49010. Labeled: A) CareOne, 81 and 108 Ct Cartons, Distributed by: Foodho

Recalled: August 19, 2014 ~366,936 Tubes units affected D-1558-2014

Description

Nicotine Polacrilex Lozenge, 2 mg Mint Mini. 27 Ct Tubes, Over the Counter. Perrigo, 502 Eastern Ave, Plant #6, Allegan, MI 49010. Labeled: A) CareOne, 81 and 108 Ct Cartons, Distributed by: Foodhold U.S.A., LLD, Landover, MD 20785, NDC: 41520-734-02, 41520-734-03, B) CVS Pharmacy, 81 Ct Cartons, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, NDC: 59779-734-02, C) equate, 27, 108, and 135 Ct Cartons, Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, NDC: 49035-734-01, 49035-734-03, 49035-734-04, D) Kroger, 81 Ct Cartons, Distributed by: The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, NDC: 30142-734-02, E) Rite Aid, 81 and 108 Ct Cartons, Distributed by: Rite Aid, 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011, NDC: 11822-0734-3, 11822-0734-2, F) TopCare, 81 Ct Cartons, Distributed by Topco Associates LLC., Elk Grove Villiage, IL 60007, NDC: 36800-734-60 G) Walgreens, 81 and 135 Ct Cartons, Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC: 0363-0734-02, 0363-0374-04, H) 20 Ct Stretchcard, Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN 55403. NDC: 11673-734-02.

Hazard / Reason

Failed Dissolution Specifications and Failed Tablet Specifications: High 30 minute dissolution test and presence of broken lozenges.

Class III: Product that is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Class III is the least severe classification. The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but still violates FDA regulations.

Products Affected

Nicotine Polacrilex Lozenge, 2 mg Mint Mini. 27 Ct Tubes, Over the Counter. Perrigo, 502 Eastern Ave, Plant #6, Allegan, MI 49010. Labeled: A) CareOne, 81 and 108 Ct Cartons, Distributed by: Foodho

Drugs

Company Information

Perrigo Holland Inc

Holland, MI, United States

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Distribution

U.S. Distribution: OH, RI, OR, PA, MN, IL, AR.

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