Perrigo Recalls Zephrex-D Due to Microbial Contamination
Perrigo is recalling specific lots of Maximum Strength Zephrex-D nasal decongestant due to microbial contamination. Check your lot number and expiration date.
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Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products
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What happened, in plain English
L. Perrigo Company has recalled a specific batch of Maximum Strength Zephrex-D, a pseudoephedrine HCl nasal decongestant, because the non-sterile product was found to be contaminated with microorganisms. The recall affects 19,944 cartons distributed nationwide. The record does not specify any injuries or provide a remedy for consumers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/41104-perrigo-recalls-zephrex-d-due-to-microbial-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/41104-perrigo-recalls-zephrex-d-due-to-microbial-contamination · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0128-2018
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“Perrigo Recalls Zephrex-D Due to Microbial Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/41104-perrigo-recalls-zephrex-d-due-to-microbial-contamination. Based on FDA recall #D-0128-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0128-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product is a non-sterile nasal decongestant that has been contaminated with microorganisms. Using a contaminated nasal product can introduce bacteria or other microbes into the nasal passages, potentially leading to infection or other health issues.
Who’s affected
Consumers in the United States who purchased Maximum Strength Zephrex-D nasal decongestant between the production date and November 8, 2017. Individuals with compromised immune systems may be at higher risk from microbial contamination.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your carton for the NDC number 70085-151-01 and Lot # AF4273A. The product is a 24-count package of softgel tablets in a paper carton with an expiration date of 02/18.
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What to do — step by step
Check your product details
Verify if your Zephrex-D carton has NDC 70085-151-01, Lot # AF4273A, and an expiration date of 02/18.
Contact Perrigo for instructions
Since the remedy is not stated in the record, contact L. Perrigo Company directly to ask what steps you should take with this specific lot.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Nationwide” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 13 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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-0128-2018 (November 8, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0128-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 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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