PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Banophen Oral Solution, Sugar Free, Alcohol Free, Cherry Flavor, (Diphenhydramine HCl, USP) Each teaspoonful contains diphenhydramine hydrochloride, USP 12.5 mg, a) 4 Fl. oz. (118 mL) bottle, NDC: 0904-1228-00, b) One Pint (473 mL) bottle, NDC: 0904-5174-16, Distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals, Livonia MI 48152.

Reported: June 19, 2019 Initiated: May 21, 2019 #D-1352-2019

Product Description

Banophen Oral Solution, Sugar Free, Alcohol Free, Cherry Flavor, (Diphenhydramine HCl, USP) Each teaspoonful contains diphenhydramine hydrochloride, USP 12.5 mg, a) 4 Fl. oz. (118 mL) bottle, NDC: 0904-1228-00, b) One Pint (473 mL) bottle, NDC: 0904-5174-16, Distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals, Livonia MI 48152.

Reason for Recall

cGMP Deviations: Potential product contamination with Burkholderia cepacia (B.cepacia) and Ralstonia pickettii (R. pickettii).

Details

Recalling Firm
Torrent Pharma Inc
Units Affected
655,104 bottles
Distribution
Product was distributed to 9 distributors, direct accounts and relabelers who may have further distributed the product throughout the United States.
Location
Levittown, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Banophen Oral Solution, Sugar Free, Alcohol Free, Cherry Flavor, (Diphenhydramine HCl, USP) Each teaspoonful contains diphenhydramine hydrochloride, USP 12.5 mg, a) 4 Fl. oz. (118 mL) bottle, NDC: 0904-1228-00, b) One Pint (473 mL) bottle, NDC: 0904-5174-16, Distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals, Livonia MI 48152.. Recalled by Torrent Pharma Inc. Units affected: 655,104 bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
cGMP Deviations: Potential product contamination with Burkholderia cepacia (B.cepacia) and Ralstonia pickettii (R. pickettii).
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on June 19, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1352-2019.