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FDA Drug recall · Reported April 29, 2015

Mucinex DM (guaifenesin 600mg and dextromethorphan HBr 30mg), extended-release bi-layer tablets, 2 tablets per pouch (NDC 63824-056-72), OTC, Distributed by Reckitt Benckiser, Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224 Made in England

Defective container: A customer complaint revealed the presence of a defective seal on the top of a Mucinex pouch

Recall #
D-0964-2015
Affected scope
155 cases (2000 pouches of 2 tablets per case)
Initiated
November 10, 2014
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Reckitt Benckiser LLC recalled Mucinex DM (guaifenesin 600mg and dextromethorphan HBr 30mg), extended-release bi-layer t… - a low-severity action.

Mucinex DM (guaifenesin 600mg and dextromethorphan HBr 30mg), extended-release bi-layer t… was recalled by Reckitt Benckiser LLC in April 29, 2015. Reason: Defective container: A customer complaint revealed the presence of a defective seal on the top of a Mucinex p…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0964-2015 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Reckitt Benckiser LLC issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Defective container: A customer complaint revealed the presence of a defective seal on the top of a Mucinex p….

Low
severity level
Class III
classification
April 29, 2015
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0964-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-0964-2015) was formally reported on April 29, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 10, 2014. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Reckitt Benckiser LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Parsippany, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 155 cases (2000 pouches of 2 tablets per case).

The documented reason for this recall is: Defective container: A customer complaint revealed the presence of a defective seal on the top of a Mucinex pouch 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.

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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Low

Affected scope

155 cases (2000 pouches of 2 tablets per case)

Related Recalls

6

5 from same agency

Product description

Mucinex DM (guaifenesin 600mg and dextromethorphan HBr 30mg), extended-release bi-layer tablets, 2 tablets per pouch (NDC 63824-056-72), OTC, Distributed by Reckitt Benckiser, Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224 Made in England

Reason for recall

Defective container: A customer complaint revealed the presence of a defective seal on the top of a Mucinex pouch

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-0964-2015
Date reported April 29, 2015
Date initiated November 10, 2014
Recalling firm Reckitt Benckiser LLC
Firm location Parsippany, NJ
Affected scope 155 cases (2000 pouches of 2 tablets per case)
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Mucinex DM (guaifenesin 600mg and dextromethorphan HBr 30mg), extended-release bi-layer tablets, 2 tablets per pouch (NDC 63824-056-72), OTC, Distributed by Reckitt Benckiser, Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224 Made in England. Recalled by Reckitt Benckiser LLC. Units affected: 155 cases (2000 pouches of 2 tablets per case).
Why was this product recalled?
Defective container: A customer complaint revealed the presence of a defective seal on the top of a Mucinex pouch
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on April 29, 2015. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-0964-2015.
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-0964-2015) 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.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Drug, reported April 29, 2015. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.