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Medications & Supplements/Over-the-Counter

CVS, Kroger, Equate, and Other Cough Drops Recalled for Glass and Silicone

Agency Publication Date: February 16, 2024
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Summary

Bestco LLC is recalling 1,758 units of various cherry cough drops (menthol) sold under the CVS Health, Meijer, Kroger, Family Wellness, and Equate brands. These cough suppressants and oral anesthetics are being recalled because they may contain glass and silicone particles due to manufacturing deviations. Consumers should check their products for specific lot numbers and expiration dates to determine if they are affected.

Risk

If swallowed, the glass or silicone particles in the cough drops could cause irritation or physical injury to the mouth and throat.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects cherry-flavored menthol cough drops sold in various bag sizes under the CVS Health, Meijer, Kroger, Family Wellness, and Equate brands, all with expiration dates of 12/31/2026.
  2. Identify the affected products by checking the lot number printed on the bag: CVS Health (lot 100042059), Meijer (lot 100042236), Kroger (lot 100042238), Family Wellness (lot 100042290), or Equate (lots 100041954, 100042048, or 100042060).
  3. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
  4. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Bestco LLC for further instructions.
  5. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: CVS Health Cherry Cough Drops (160 drops)by CVS Health
Variants: Cherry, Menthol cough suppressant/Oral Anesthetic
Model:
20001089
Lot Numbers:
100042059 (Exp 12/31/2026)

Recall #: D-0328-2024

Product: Meijer Cherry Cough Drops (200 drops)by Meijer
Variants: Cherry, Menthol cough suppressant/Oral Anesthetic
Model:
20000345
Lot Numbers:
100042236 (Exp 12/31/2026)

Recall #: D-0329-2024

Product: Kroger Cherry Cough Drops (200 drops)by Kroger
Variants: Cherry, Menthol cough suppressant/Oral Anesthetic
Model:
20000064
Lot Numbers:
100042238 (Exp 12/31/2026)

Recall #: D-0330-2024

Product: Family Wellness Cherry Cough Drops (80 drops)by Family Wellness
Variants: Cherry, Menthol cough suppressant/Oral Anesthetic
Model:
20001187
Lot Numbers:
100042290 (Exp 12/31/2026)

Recall #: D-0331-2024

Product: Equate Cherry Cough Drops (30 or 160 drops)by Equate
Variants: Cherry, Menthol cough suppressant/Oral Anesthetic, 30 drops, 160 drops
Model:
20000462
20000463
Lot Numbers:
100041954 (Exp 12/31/2026)
100042048 (Exp 12/31/2026)
100042060 (Exp 12/31/2026)

Recall #: D-0332-2024

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 93869
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Bestco LLC
Sold By: CVS; Meijer; Kroger; Family Dollar; Walmart
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 5 products (78 cases/18 packs each; 16 cases/4 pack each; 21 cases/4 pack each; 46 cases/6 pack each; a) 1597 cases/ 12 pack each b) 73 cases/4 pack each)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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