OTC Private Labelers Recall CVS, Walmart Brand Products
Executive Summary
Recalls include one lot of CVS Health Sinus Relief manufactured by Product Quest Manufacturing, Walmart's Equate laxative made by Lupin's US office and 12 cough and cold products marketed under Preferred Plus Pharmacy and other private label brands and made by RIJ Pharmaceutical Corp. Chart provides update on recent US OTC recalls.
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