H J Harkins Company Inc dba Pharma Pac recalls Acetaminophen Children's Liquid, 160 mg/5 mL, 4 oz bottle, Manufactured by Torrent Pharma, Inc., Levittown, PA 19057,
Pharma Pac recalls acetaminophen children's liquid due to potential contamination with Burkholderia cepacia and Ralstonia pickettii bacteria. Affected lots manufactured in Levittown, PA. Consumers should contact the company for details.
Recall notice
Microbial Contamination of Non-sterile Products: Potential product contamination with Burkholderia cepacia (B.cepacia) and Ralstonia pickettii (R. pickettii).
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What happened, in plain English
Pharma Pac is recalling acetaminophen children's liquid bottles that may contain harmful bacteria. This could cause illness in children who use the product. The recall affects specific production lots from Levittown, PA. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/38508-pharma-pac-acetaminophen-children-s-liquid-recall-microbial-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/38508-pharma-pac-acetaminophen-children-s-liquid-recall-microbial-contamination-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1429-2019
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“Pharma Pac Acetaminophen Children's Liquid Recall: Microbial Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/38508-pharma-pac-acetaminophen-children-s-liquid-recall-microbial-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-1429-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1429-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product may contain harmful bacteria, Burkholderia cepacia and Ralstonia pickettii, which can cause illness in children. These bacteria are not typically found in non-sterile products and could lead to infections.
Who’s affected
Parents and caregivers of children who use this acetaminophen liquid. Children are at higher risk due to potential illness from bacterial contamination.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Acetaminophen Children's Liquid', 160 mg/5 mL, 4 oz bottle. Look for lot numbers ACL75M (expires 02/20), ACL76M (expires 08/19), or ACL77M (expires 05/20).
- Brand
Pharma Pac- Category
Drug
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Nationwide Within the United States
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| D-1429-2019 | Acetaminophen Children's Liquid, 160 mg/5 mL, 4 oz bottle, Manufactured by Torrent Pharma, Inc., Levittown, PA 19057, NDC 52959-0309-04; Lot #: ACL75M, Exp. 02/20; ACL76M, Exp. 08/19; ACL77M, Exp. 05/20 | 40 bottles |
| D-1430-2019 | Diphenhydramine HCL Liquid, 12.5 mg/5 mL, 4 oz bottle, Manufactured by Torrent Pharma, Inc., Levittown, PA 19057, NDC 52959-0123-03.; Lot #: DHI56M, Exp. 12/19 | 12 bottles |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the lot numbers ACL75M, ACL76M, or ACL77M on the bottle label.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The product may contain harmful bacteria and is not safe for children. The recall is for specific lots that could be contaminated.
How can I get a replacement?
The official recall notice does not mention a replacement or remedy for this product.
What should I do if I have the product?
The official recall notice does not specify what to do with the product. Check with Pharma Pac for details.
Contact Pharma Pac
We’ve drafted a message you can send Pharma Pac to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1429-2019 — Pharma Pac Pharma Pac Hello, I own a Pharma Pac that is covered by recall D-1429-2019 from Pharma Pac. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #D-1429-2019 (June 24, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1429-2019 to see it in context.
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