Severity
Moderate
FDA Drug recall · Reported November 21, 2018
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: unknown impurity higher than the specified limit was detected during routine stability testing.
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. recalled children's allergy (cetirizine hydrochloride) Oral Solution, 1 mg/mL, ANTIHISTAMINE, Dye-… - a moderate-severity action.
children's allergy (cetirizine hydrochloride) Oral Solution, 1 mg/mL, ANTIHISTAMINE, Dye-… was recalled by Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. in November 21, 2018. Reason: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: unknown impurity higher than the specified limit was detected d…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0277-2019 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: unknown impurity higher than the specified limit was detected d….
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0277-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-0277-2019) was formally reported on November 21, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 19, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Hawthorne, NY. Federal records list the affected scope as 8328 bottles.
The documented reason for this recall is: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: unknown impurity higher than the specified limit was detected during routine stability testing. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide in the USA. Distribution scope 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, 5 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 recall sits in its category - 14,287 drugs & medications recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
8328 bottles
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
children's allergy (cetirizine hydrochloride) Oral Solution, 1 mg/mL, ANTIHISTAMINE, Dye-Free, Sugar-Free, 4 FL OZ (120 mL) bottle, Distributed by Publix Super Markets, Inc., 3300 Publix Corporate Parkway, Lakeland, FL 33811, NDC 56062-106-08, UPC 0 41415 43573 5.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: unknown impurity higher than the specified limit was detected during routine stability testing.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-0277-2019 |
| Date reported | November 21, 2018 |
| Date initiated | October 19, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. |
| Firm location | Hawthorne, NY |
| Affected scope | 8328 bottles |
| Distribution | Nationwide in the USA |
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
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