Alka-Seltzer Original ( 325 mg Aspirin (NSAID), 1916 mg Analgesic, Sodium bicarbonate/Antacid, 1000 mg Anhydrous Citric Acid) Effervescent Tablets, 12-count carton, Made in Germany, Distributed by Bayer HealthCare, LLC Whippany, NJ 07981, UPC 016500040194

FDA recall notice · announced August 9, 2017 · Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals

Class II FDA/FSIS Class II: use may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The product

Reason for recall

Defective Container: Confirmed customer compliant of small holes or cracks in the foil of blister packs.

Notes

Distribution: Nationwide
Lot/code information: BTAH340; Exp. 02/19 BTAHCP0; Exp. 04/19 BTAHLW0; Exp. 06/19 BTAHLX0; Exp. 08/19 BTAHP10; Exp 08/19
Quantity: 1,067,520 12-count cartons
Status: Terminated
Products in this recall event:
- Alka-Seltzer Gold (1000 mg Anhydrous citric acid, 344 mg Antacid Potassium bicarbonate, 1050 mg Antacid Sodium bicarbonate/Antacid) Effervescent Tablets, 36-count carton, Made in Germany, Distributed (D-1051-2017)
- Alka-Seltzer Extra Strength (500 mg Aspirin (NSAID), 1985 mg Analgesic Sodium bicarbonate/Antacid, 1000 mg Anhydrous Citric Acid) Effervescent Tablets, 24-count carton, Made in Germany, Distributed by (D-1050-2017)
- Alka-Seltzer Original ( 325 mg Aspirin (NSAID), 1916 mg Analgesic, Sodium bicarbonate/Antacid, 1000 mg Anhydrous Citric Acid) Effervescent Tablets, 12-count carton, Made in Germany, Distributed by Bay (D-1044-2017)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.