Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc recalls Robafen DM, Generic for Robitussin DM, In each teaspoonful (5mL): Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10mg,/Guaifenesin, USP
Preferred Pharmaceuticals recalls Robafen DM (generic for Robitussin DM) due to potential contamination with Burkholderia cepacia and Ralstonia pickettii. Affected lots were manufactured between February 2020 and July 2020. Consumers should contact the manufacturer for details.
Recall notice
CGMP Deviations: Potential product contamination with Burkholderia cepacia (B.cepacia) and Ralstonia pickettii (R. pickettii).
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What happened, in plain English
Preferred Pharmaceuticals is recalling Robafen DM cough syrup because it may contain harmful bacteria. This could lead to infections, especially in people with weakened immune systems. The recall affects specific batches made between February and July 2020. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/38719-preferred-pharmaceuticals-robafen-dm-recall-potential-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/38719-preferred-pharmaceuticals-robafen-dm-recall-potential-contamination-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1410-2019
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“Preferred Pharmaceuticals Robafen DM Recall: Potential Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/38719-preferred-pharmaceuticals-robafen-dm-recall-potential-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-1410-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1410-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product may have been contaminated with two types of bacteria: Burkholderia cepacia and Ralstonia pickettii. These bacteria can cause serious infections, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems or chronic health conditions.
Who’s affected
People who have taken the recalled Robafen DM cough syrup from the specified lots are affected. Those with compromised immune systems or underlying health conditions are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the bottle label for the product name 'Robafen DM' and the expiration date. The affected lots have specific batch numbers starting with L2718D001 to L2718D096 and were manufactured between February and July 2020.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the product name 'Robafen DM' and the batch numbers L2718D001 to L2718D096 on the bottle label.
Questions people ask
What is the specific hazard in this recall?
The product may contain harmful bacteria: Burkholderia cepacia and Ralstonia pickettii, which can cause serious infections.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check the bottle label for 'Robafen DM' and batch numbers L2718D001 to L2718D096, which were manufactured between February and July 2020.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Preferred Pharmaceuticals for further instructions.
Contact Preferred Pharmaceuticals
We’ve drafted a message you can send Preferred Pharmaceuticals to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1410-2019 — Preferred Pharmaceuticals Preferred Pharmaceuticals Hello, I own a Preferred Pharmaceuticals that is covered by recall D-1410-2019 from Preferred Pharmaceuticals. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-1410-2019 (June 10, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1410-2019 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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