Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Recall as a precautionary measure due to potential risk of product contamination with the bacteria B. cepacia.
What was recalled
CVS Health Children's Allergy Relief Liquid Medication Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg/5 mL Oral Solution, Antihistamine, Mixed Berry Flavor, 20 Single-Use Vials per Carton, 0.17 fl. oz. (5 mL) Each, 3.4 fl. oz. (100 mL) Total Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895, NDC 69842-261-01 UPC 050428597156
Recalling firm
Unipharma, Llc.
NDC code
69842-261-01
Origin
FL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1631-2019
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.
Reason CGMP Deviations; detection of Nitrosamine Drug Substance-Related Impurities (NDSRI), N-nitroso-desmethyl-diphenhydramine (n-dph), above the FDA…