CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 19 Jul 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report

allergy relief, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg recalled

L. Perrigo is recalling allergy relief, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 9 Feb 2023 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot #: a) 2JE1882, Exp. date 01/24 b) 2FV1918, 2ER0411, Exp. date 01/24; 2GV1902, Exp. date 04/24; 2CR0652, 2DR0465, Exp. date 12/23; 2GR0329, Exp. date 04/24 c)2CR0653, 2DR0466, Exp. date 12/23; 2ER0287, 2ER0412, Exp. date 01/24

NDC79481-0847

Quantity recalled59,688 cartons

Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.

Recall details

Recall number: D-0906-2023
FDA event ID: 91672
Recalling firm: L. Perrigo, Allegan, MI
Brand: Allergy Relief
Manufacturer: Meijer, Inc.
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 9 Feb 2023
FDA classified: 11 Jul 2023
Reported: 19 Jul 2023
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Potency & Assay
Drug class: Allergy Medication

Timeline

9 Feb 2023	Recall initiated by company
11 Jul 2023	Classified by FDA	+152 days
19 Jul 2023	Published in enforcement report	+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications

Potency and specification recalls happen when a batch tests outside its approved limits for strength, purity or dissolution, which can mean the dose delivered is higher or lower than labelled.

Product as listed by the FDA

allergy relief, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg, packaged in a)15-count cartons (NDC 79481-0847-0), b)30-count cartons (NDC 79481-0847-1), and c) 45-count cartons (NDC 79481-0847-2), Distributed by: MEIJER DISTRIBUTION, INC., GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544.

Where it was distributed

Nationwide within the USA

Nationwide

Stores named: Meijer

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications

Which lots are affected?

Lot #: a) 2JE1882, Exp. date 01/24 b) 2FV1918, 2ER0411, Exp. date 01/24; 2GV1902, Exp. date 04/24; 2CR0652, 2DR0465, Exp. date 12/23; 2GR0329, Exp. date 04/24 c)2CR0653, 2DR0466, Exp. date 12/23; 2ER0287, 2ER0412, Exp. date 01/24

Where was it sold?

Nationwide within the USA

What should I do if I have it?

Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

12 other products · FDA event 91672

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is allergy relief, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
19 Jul 2023	CLASS II	allergy relief, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg recalled	L. Perrigo	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
19 Jul 2023	CLASS II	Allergy Relief, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg recalledTopcare Allergy Relief	L. Perrigo	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
19 Jul 2023	CLASS II	allergyrelief, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg recalledAllergy Relief	L. Perrigo	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
19 Jul 2023	CLASS II	Allergy Relief, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg recalled	L. Perrigo	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
19 Jul 2023	CLASS II	Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg recalled by L. PerrigoFexofenadine Hydrochloride	L. Perrigo	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
19 Jul 2023	CLASS II	Allergy Relief, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg recalledCareone Allergy Relief	L. Perrigo	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
19 Jul 2023	CLASS II	Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg recalled by L. PerrigoGood Sense Aller Ease	L. Perrigo	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
19 Jul 2023	CLASS II	Picnic, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg, Antihistamine recalled	L. Perrigo	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
19 Jul 2023	CLASS II	Allergy, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg recalledBasic Care Allergy	L. Perrigo	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
19 Jul 2023	CLASS II	Non-Drowsy Allergy Relief, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride recalledBerkley Jensen Allergy Relief	L. Perrigo	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
19 Jul 2023	CLASS II	Allergy Aller-fex, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg recalledKirkland Signature Aller Fex	L. Perrigo	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
19 Jul 2023	CLASS II	aller-ease, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg recalledExchange Select Aller Ease	L. Perrigo	Potency & Assay	Nationwide

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All 28

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
19 Jul 2023Drug	CLASS II	aller-ease, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg recalledExchange Select Aller Ease	L. Perrigo	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
19 Jul 2023Drug	CLASS II	Allergy Aller-fex, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg recalledKirkland Signature Aller Fex	L. Perrigo	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
19 Jul 2023Drug	CLASS II	Non-Drowsy Allergy Relief, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride recalledBerkley Jensen Allergy Relief	L. Perrigo	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
19 Jul 2023Drug	CLASS II	Allergy, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg recalledBasic Care Allergy	L. Perrigo	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
19 Jul 2023Drug	CLASS II	Picnic, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg, Antihistamine recalled	L. Perrigo	Potency & Assay	Nationwide

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All 32

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
8 Jul 2026Drug	CLASS III	Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 180 mg, Antihistamine recalled	SUN Pharmaceutical Industries	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
31 Jan 2024Drug	CLASS II	Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 180mg recalledFexofenadine Hydrochloride	SUN Pharmaceutical Industries	Sterility	Nationwide
19 Jul 2023Drug	CLASS II	aller-ease, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg recalledExchange Select Aller Ease	L. Perrigo	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
19 Jul 2023Drug	CLASS II	Allergy Aller-fex, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 180 mg recalledKirkland Signature Aller Fex	L. Perrigo	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
19 Jul 2023Drug	CLASS II	Non-Drowsy Allergy Relief, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride recalledBerkley Jensen Allergy Relief	L. Perrigo	Potency & Assay	Nationwide