FDA Drug recall · Reported November 27, 2013
Acetaminophen suspension liquid, 160 mg/5 mL, cherry flavor, 2 FL OZ (59 mL) bottle co-packaged with an oral dosing syringe in a carton and sold under the following: a) leader Infants' Pain & Fever acetaminophen suspension, Distributed by Cardinal Health, Dublin, Ohio 43017, NDC 37205-577-16, UPC 0 96295 12095 0; b) Walgreens infants' Pain & Fever acetaminophen oral suspension, Distributed By: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC 0363-0161-16, UPC 3 11917 13221 1; c) Kroger I
Defective Delivery System: There is a remote potential that cartons of product could be co-packaged with an oral dosing syringe without dose markings.
L. Perrigo Co. recalled Acetaminophen suspension liquid, 160 mg/5 mL, cherry flavor, 2 FL OZ (59 mL) bottle co-pa… - a moderate-severity action.
Acetaminophen suspension liquid, 160 mg/5 mL, cherry flavor, 2 FL OZ (59 mL) bottle co-pa… was recalled by L. Perrigo Co. in November 27, 2013. Reason: Defective Delivery System: There is a remote potential that cartons of product could be co-packaged with an o…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-004-2014 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
L. Perrigo Co. issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Defective Delivery System: There is a remote potential that cartons of product could be co-packaged with an o….
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- November 27, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-004-2014 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.
Drugs & Medications recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 14,472 drugs & medications recalls on record
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
Acetaminophen suspension liquid, 160 mg/5 mL, cherry flavor, 2 FL OZ (59 mL) bottle co-packaged with an oral dosing syringe in a carton and sold under the following: a) leader Infants' Pain & Fever acetaminophen suspension, Distributed by Cardinal Health, Dublin, Ohio 43017, NDC 37205-577-16, UPC 0 96295 12095 0; b) Walgreens infants' Pain & Fever acetaminophen oral suspension, Distributed By: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC 0363-0161-16, UPC 3 11917 13221 1; c) Kroger Infants' Pain & Fever acetaminophen suspension liquid, Distributed by The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, NDC 30142-161-16, UPC 0 41260 35831 9; d) H-E-B Pain & Fever acetaminophen suspension Infants', Made With Pride & Care For H-E-B, San Antonio, TX 78204, NDC 37808-161-16, UPC 0 41220 88066 9; e) Babies R Us Infants' Pain & Fever acetaminophen suspension, Distributed by Toys R Us, Inc., Wayne, NJ 07470, NDC 51334-161-16, UPC 7 17851 20094 6; f) healthy accents infants' pain & fever acetaminophen suspension liquid, Distributed By: DZA Brands, LLC, Salisbury, NC 28147/Scarborough, ME 04074, NDC 55316-161-16, UPC 7 25439 95814 1; g) Health Mart Pharmacy infants' pain & fever acetaminophen suspension liquid, Distributed by McKesson, One Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94104, NDC 62011-0002-1, UPC 0 52569 13248 7
Reason for recall
Defective Delivery System: There is a remote potential that cartons of product could be co-packaged with an oral dosing syringe without dose markings.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-004-2014 |
| Date reported | November 27, 2013 |
| Date initiated | November 1, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | L. Perrigo Co. |
| Firm location | Allegan, MI |
| Affected scope | 35,136 bottles |
| Distribution | Nationwide |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.
- Check the recall number (D-004-2014) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status with FDA Drug before acting, recall details can be updated.
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official FDA Drug record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼
Nationwide recalls with similar severity or category timing
Drug and device notices outside this firm and state, matched by severity timing and product category.
Similar severity · nearest report date
Same archive severity grade (Moderate), closest by report date among other firms and states.
Similar Drugs & Medications · nearest report date
Same product category, closest by report date among other firms and states (deduped against the severity set).
Compare this recall with Kian Pee Wan Capsules, 30-count bottles → · All Drugs & Medications recalls
Methodology · Corrections · Archive as of August 2026