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Cetirizine HCl 10 mg Tablet, 14 count blister packs, sold over the counter under the following brands, GoodSense brand distributed by Perrigo, Allegan, MI; Equaline brand distributed by; Supervalu Inc, Eden Prairie, MN (NDC 41163-458-66); Good Neighbor Pharmacy brand, distributed by AmerisourceBergen, Chesterbrook, PA (NDC 24385-998-74); HEB brand, San Antonio, TX (NDC 37808-458-66); Rexall brand Packaged for Dolgencorp LLC, Goodlettsville, TN (NDC 55910-699-66 UPC: 370030659432), HyVee brand, d

Reported: December 30, 2015 Initiated: September 28, 2015 #D-0525-2016 209,256 cartons units

Perrigo Company PLC issued this FDA Drug recall on December 30, 2015. Classified as Low severity (Class III). Approximately 209,256 cartons units are affected. The recall was issued because: Failed Impurity/Degradations Specifications; impurity identified as cetirizine monosaccharide ester. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-0525-2016) was formally reported on December 30, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 28, 2015. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Perrigo Company PLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Allegan, MI. Federal records indicate 209,256 cartons units are affected, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.

The documented reason for this recall is: Failed Impurity/Degradations Specifications; impurity identified as cetirizine monosaccharide ester Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 11 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Low

Units Affected

209,256 cartons

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product Description

Cetirizine HCl 10 mg Tablet, 14 count blister packs, sold over the counter under the following brands, GoodSense brand distributed by Perrigo, Allegan, MI; Equaline brand distributed by; Supervalu Inc, Eden Prairie, MN (NDC 41163-458-66); Good Neighbor Pharmacy brand, distributed by AmerisourceBergen, Chesterbrook, PA (NDC 24385-998-74); HEB brand, San Antonio, TX (NDC 37808-458-66); Rexall brand Packaged for Dolgencorp LLC, Goodlettsville, TN (NDC 55910-699-66 UPC: 370030659432), HyVee brand, distributed by Hy-Vee Inc., West Des Mones, IA (NDC 42507-458-66); Smart Sense brand distributed by Kmart Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL (NDC 49738-458-66); Kroger brand distributed by The Kroger Co, Cincinnati, OH (NDC 30142-458-66); Leader brand distributed by Cardinal Health, Dublin, OH (NDC 49781-106-14; CVS Pharmacy brand distributed by CVS Pharmacy, Inc., Woonsocket, RI (NDC 59779-458-66); Healthy Accents brand distributed by DZA Brands, LLC, Salisbury, NC (NDC 55316-458-66); Safeway Care brand distributed by Safeway Inc., Pleasanton, CA (NDC 21130-458-66); Topcare brand distributed by Topsco Associates, LLC, Skokie, IL (NDC 36800-458-66); Wal-Zyr brand distributed by Walgreens Co, Deerfield, IL (NDC 0363-0495-66); Being Well brand distributed by Save-A-Lot Food Stores, Ltd, Earth City, MO (NDC 46994-458-66); CareOne brand distributed by FoodHold, USA LLC, Landover, MD (NDC 41520-458-66); Shoprite brand distributed by Wakefern Food, Corp, Keasbey, NJ (NDC 41190-458-66 UPC: 041190223343); Shopko brand distributed by Shopko Stores Operating Co., LLC, Green Bay, WI (NDC 37012-458-66 UPC: 370030677689); Western Family brand distributed by Western Family Foods, Inc., Portland, OR (NDC 55312-458-66 UPC: 015400121026)

Reason for Recall

Failed Impurity/Degradations Specifications; impurity identified as cetirizine monosaccharide ester

Details

Recalling Firm
Perrigo Company PLC
Units Affected
209,256 cartons
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Allegan, MI

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Low (Class III)
Status Terminated
Recall number D-0525-2016
Date reported December 30, 2015
Date initiated September 28, 2015
Recalling firm Perrigo Company PLC
Units affected 209,256 cartons
Distribution Nationwide

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

Scale of Impact

209,256 cartons units affected — multi-state distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units)
Multi-state (10K – 100K units)
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) ✓ This recall
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Cetirizine HCl 10 mg Tablet, 14 count blister packs, sold over the counter under the following brands, GoodSense brand distributed by Perrigo, Allegan, MI; Equaline brand distributed by; Supervalu Inc, Eden Prairie, MN (NDC 41163-458-66); Good Neighbor Pharmacy brand, distributed by AmerisourceBergen, Chesterbrook, PA (NDC 24385-998-74); HEB brand, San Antonio, TX (NDC 37808-458-66); Rexall brand Packaged for Dolgencorp LLC, Goodlettsville, TN (NDC 55910-699-66 UPC: 370030659432), HyVee brand, distributed by Hy-Vee Inc., West Des Mones, IA (NDC 42507-458-66); Smart Sense brand distributed by Kmart Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL (NDC 49738-458-66); Kroger brand distributed by The Kroger Co, Cincinnati, OH (NDC 30142-458-66); Leader brand distributed by Cardinal Health, Dublin, OH (NDC 49781-106-14; CVS Pharmacy brand distributed by CVS Pharmacy, Inc., Woonsocket, RI (NDC 59779-458-66); Healthy Accents brand distributed by DZA Brands, LLC, Salisbury, NC (NDC 55316-458-66); Safeway Care brand distributed by Safeway Inc., Pleasanton, CA (NDC 21130-458-66); Topcare brand distributed by Topsco Associates, LLC, Skokie, IL (NDC 36800-458-66); Wal-Zyr brand distributed by Walgreens Co, Deerfield, IL (NDC 0363-0495-66); Being Well brand distributed by Save-A-Lot Food Stores, Ltd, Earth City, MO (NDC 46994-458-66); CareOne brand distributed by FoodHold, USA LLC, Landover, MD (NDC 41520-458-66); Shoprite brand distributed by Wakefern Food, Corp, Keasbey, NJ (NDC 41190-458-66 UPC: 041190223343); Shopko brand distributed by Shopko Stores Operating Co., LLC, Green Bay, WI (NDC 37012-458-66 UPC: 370030677689); Western Family brand distributed by Western Family Foods, Inc., Portland, OR (NDC 55312-458-66 UPC: 015400121026). Recalled by Perrigo Company PLC. Units affected: 209,256 cartons.
Why was this product recalled?
Failed Impurity/Degradations Specifications; impurity identified as cetirizine monosaccharide ester
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on December 30, 2015. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-0525-2016.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-0525-2016) against your product. Visit the official FDA Drug website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. Recall severity varies based on the likelihood and degree of potential harm to consumers. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

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  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

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Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).