Drug recall

Zicam Cold Remedy ChewCaps, Cinnamon (Zincum Aceticum 2x and Zincum Gluconicum 1x), 25 chewable caplets…

FDA recall event 48996 · Class II · Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. AKA Zicam LLC

Key facts

Event ID 48996
Recall numbers D-378-2008, D-379-2008, D-380-2008
Recalling firm Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. AKA Zicam LLC
Product type Drugs
Products Zicam Cold Remedy ChewCaps, Cinnamon (Zincum Aceticum 2x and Zincum Gluconicum 1x), 25 chewable caplets bottles, Homeopathic,Developed and distributed by Zicam LLC, Phoenix, AZ, a wholly owned…, Zicam Cold Remedy RapidMelts Cherry (Zincum Aceticum 2x and Zincum Gluconicum 1x), 25 Quick Dissolve Tablets bottles, Homeopathic, Developed and distributed by Zicam LLC, Phoenix, AZ, a wholly owned…, Zicam Cold Remedy RapidMelts with Vitamin C, Citrus, (Zincum Aceticum 2x and Zincum Gluconicum 1x), 25 count Quick Dissolve Tablets bottles and 45 count Club Display Quick Dissolve Tablets bottles…
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Presence of Foreign Substance; metal fragments (mfr Capricorn Pharma Inc.)
Initiation date Jul 2, 2008
Termination date Aug 6, 2012
City Phoenix
State AZ
Country United States
FEI number 3004456620

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