Robitussin PEAK COLD Recall: Label Mix-Up Hazard
Pfizer recalls Adult Robitussin PEAK COLD DM Liquid due to a label mix-up. Check your bottle's lot number and expiration date for details.
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Labeling: Label Mix-Up
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What happened, in plain English
Pfizer Inc. is recalling Adult Robitussin PEAK COLD Cough & Chest Congestion DM Liquid because of a labeling error where the wrong label was applied to the bottles. The recall affects approximately 63,636 plastic bottles distributed nationwide. Consumers should check their product's lot number and expiration date to see if it is included in this specific batch. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/43164-robitussin-peak-cold-recall-label-mix-up-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/43164-robitussin-peak-cold-recall-label-mix-up-hazard · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0800-2016
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“Robitussin PEAK COLD Recall: Label Mix-Up Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/43164-robitussin-peak-cold-recall-label-mix-up-hazard. Based on FDA recall #D-0800-2016 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0800-2016%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The hazard is a labeling mix-up, which means the label may not accurately reflect the contents or usage instructions of the bottle. This could lead to consumers taking the medication incorrectly or being unaware of what they are actually consuming, potentially causing adverse effects or ineffective treatment.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Adult Robitussin PEAK COLD Cough & Chest Congestion DM Liquid between the production date and February 10, 2016. Individuals relying on the correct dosage instructions for cough and chest congestion are most at risk due to potential confusion from the mislabeled product.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for an 8 oz. (237 mL) plastic bottle of Adult Robitussin PEAK COLD Cough & Chest Congestion DM Liquid distributed by Pfizer, Madison, NJ. Specifically check for NDC 0031-8736-18, Lot # R29364, and an expiration date of 10/17.
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What to do — step by step
Check Your Bottle Details
Verify if your bottle matches NDC 0031-8736-18, Lot # R29364, and Exp. 10/17.
Contact Pfizer for Remedy
The recall record does not specify a remedy or return process; contact Pfizer directly for further instructions.
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 4 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class III
- 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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Where this comes from
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-0800-2016 (February 10, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0800-2016 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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