Sedalmex (Acetaminophen 500 mg with Caffeine 65 mg) Pain Reliever tablets, 20-count tablets in blisters per box, Manufactured in Mexico by: Merck, S.A. de C.V./, Imported & Distributed by Midway Importing, Inc., 1807 Brittmoore Rd, Houston, TX 77043, UPC: 1 88436 00017 4.

Cross Contamination With Other Products: Potential cross-contamination of cephalosporin.

Recall #: D-0013-2016
Affected scope: 164,332 boxes
Initiated: September 22, 2015

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Midway Importing, Inc recalled Sedalmex (Acetaminophen 500 mg with Caffeine 65 mg) Pain Reliever tablets, 20-count table… - a moderate-severity action.

Sedalmex (Acetaminophen 500 mg with Caffeine 65 mg) Pain Reliever tablets, 20-count table… was recalled by Midway Importing, Inc in October 21, 2015. Reason: Cross Contamination With Other Products: Potential cross-contamination of cephalosporin.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0013-2016 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Midway Importing, Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Cross Contamination With Other Products: Potential cross-contamination of cephalosporin..

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: October 21, 2015
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0013-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Sedalmex (Acetaminophen 500 mg with Caffeine 65 mg) Pain Reliever tablets, 20-count tablets in blisters per box, Manufactured in Mexico by: Merck, S.A. de C.V./, Imported & Distributed by Midway Importing, Inc., 1807 Brittmoore Rd, Houston, TX 77043, UPC: 1 88436 00017 4.

Reason for recall

Cross Contamination With Other Products: Potential cross-contamination of cephalosporin.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	D-0013-2016
Date reported	October 21, 2015
Date initiated	September 22, 2015
Recalling firm	Midway Importing, Inc
Firm location	Houston, TX
Affected scope	164,332 boxes
Distribution	Nationwide

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Cross Contamination With Other Products: Potential cross-contamination of cephalosporin.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on October 21, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0013-2016.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Nationwide.

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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