CPSC2016-07-27
Novel Laboratories Recalls Zolpidem Tartrate Blister Packs Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
Novel Laboratories, of Somerset, N.J.
Hazard
The packaging for the prescription drug is not child-resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, posing a risk of poisoning if swallowed by children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tablets and contact Novel Laboratories for instructions to receive a full refund.
Sold at
Clinics and pharmacies nationwide, including CVS, Costco, Walgreens, Kroger, and Wegmans from March 2016 through May 2016 for about $800 per box of 30 tablets.
Affected count
About 5,700 boxes of 30 blister packs
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Zolpidem Tartrate Sublingual tablets
Consumer contact
Novel Laboratories toll-free at (866) 403-7592 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.novellabs.net and click on "Important Zolpidem Information" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Novel-Laboratories-Recalls-Zolpidem-Tartrate-Blister-PacksDon't want to check this manually?
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