Chantix (varenicline)Tablets, Contains: 1 Starting Week (0.5 mg* x 11 tablets), 3 Continuing Weeks (1 mg x 42 tablets), Rx Only, Distributed by Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY 10017, Made in Ireland, NDC 0069-0471-03.

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: June 9, 2021 Pfizer Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lots 00020231, Exp 30 Sept 2021; 00020232, Exp 30 Nov 2021; 00020357, Exp 31 Dec 2021; 00020358, Exp 31, Jan 2022; 00020716, Exp 31, Jan 2022 ; ET1600, Exp 31, Jan 2023; ET1607, Exp 31, Jan 2023 & ET1609, Exp 31, Jan 2023.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Pfizer Inc.
Reason for Recall:
CGMP Deviations: Presence of the N-nitroso-varenicline impurity above FDAs acceptable interim acceptable intake limit
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Chantix (varenicline)Tablets, Contains: 1 Starting Week (0.5 mg* x 11 tablets), 3 Continuing Weeks (1 mg x 42 tablets), Rx Only, Distributed by Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY 10017, Made in Ireland, NDC 0069-0471-03.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lots 00020231, Exp 30 Sept 2021; 00020232, Exp 30 Nov 2021; 00020357, Exp 31 Dec 2021; 00020358, Exp 31, Jan 2022; 00020716, Exp 31, Jan 2022 ; ET1600, Exp 31, Jan 2023; ET1607, Exp 31, Jan 2023 & ET1609, Exp 31, Jan 2023.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-0700-2021

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