Medications & Supplements/Over-the-Counter

Robitussin Honey CF Max Recalled for Microbial Contamination

Agency Publication Date: January 25, 2024

Summary

Haleon US Holdings LLC is recalling several lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Non-Drowsy Adult cough syrup. The recall affects approximately 390,060 bottles distributed across the United States. These products are being recalled due to microbial contamination which was identified in non-sterile batches.

Risk

Microbial contamination in non-sterile drugs could lead to severe or life-threatening infections in individuals with compromised immune systems. For most healthy individuals, the risk of serious infection is lower, though the contamination still represents a failure in product quality and safety.

What You Should Do

This recall affects Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult (8 oz) and Robitussin Honey CF Max Non-Drowsy Adult (4 oz and 8 oz) cough syrups distributed by GSK Consumer Healthcare.
Identify affected Nighttime 8 oz bottles by checking for lot numbers T08740 and T08742 with an expiration date of 06/30/2026.
Identify affected Non-Drowsy bottles by checking for lot number T10810 (4 oz, Exp 10/31/2025) or lot numbers T08730, T08731, T08732, T08733 (8 oz, Exp 05/31/2025) and T10808 (8 oz, Exp 09/30/2025).
If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 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

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: Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult (237 mL)

Variants: 8 FL OZ (237 mL), Acetaminophen 650 mg, Diphenhydramine HCl 25mg

Lot Numbers:

T08740 (Exp 06/30/2026)

T08742 (Exp 06/30/2026)

Distributed by GSK Consumer Healthcare

Product: Robitussin Honey CF Max Non-Drowsy Adult (118 mL)

Variants: 4 FL OZ (118 mL), Acetaminophen 650mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

Lot Numbers:

T10810 (Exp 10/31/2025)

Distributed by GSK Consumer Healthcare

Product: Robitussin Honey CF Max Non-Drowsy Adult (237 mL)

Variants: 8 FL OZ (237 mL), Acetaminophen 650mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

Lot Numbers:

T08730 (Exp 05/31/2025)

T08731 (Exp 05/31/2025)

T08732 (Exp 05/31/2025)

T08733 (Exp 05/31/2025)

T10808 (Exp 09/30/2025)

Distributed by GSK Consumer Healthcare

Product Images

Robitussin Bottle Image with lot code location

Robitussin Honey Severe Cough, Flu + Sore Throat 8 Oz Label

Robitussin Honey Severe Cough, Flu + Sore Throat Nighttime 8 Oz Label

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 93702

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Haleon US Holdings LLC

Sold By: GSK Consumer Healthcare; Retailers nationwide

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 2 products (a) 31,632 bottles; b) 336,528 bottles; 21,900 bottles)

Distributed To: Nationwide

Agency Last Updated: February 8, 2024

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Summary

What You Should Do

This recall affects Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult (8 oz) and Robitussin Honey CF Max Non-Drowsy Adult (4 oz and 8 oz) cough syrups distributed by GSK Consumer Healthcare.

Identify affected Nighttime 8 oz bottles by checking for lot numbers T08740 and T08742 with an expiration date of 06/30/2026.

Identify affected Non-Drowsy bottles by checking for lot number T10810 (4 oz, Exp 10/31/2025) or lot numbers T08730, T08731, T08732, T08733 (8 oz, Exp 05/31/2025) and T10808 (8 oz, Exp 09/30/2025).

If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 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

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: Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult (237 mL)

Variants: 8 FL OZ (237 mL), Acetaminophen 650 mg, Diphenhydramine HCl 25mg

Lot Numbers:

T08740 (Exp 06/30/2026)

T08742 (Exp 06/30/2026)

Distributed by GSK Consumer Healthcare

Product: Robitussin Honey CF Max Non-Drowsy Adult (118 mL)

Variants: 4 FL OZ (118 mL), Acetaminophen 650mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

Lot Numbers:

T10810 (Exp 10/31/2025)

Distributed by GSK Consumer Healthcare

Product: Robitussin Honey CF Max Non-Drowsy Adult (237 mL)

Variants: 8 FL OZ (237 mL), Acetaminophen 650mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

Lot Numbers:

T08730 (Exp 05/31/2025)

T08731 (Exp 05/31/2025)

T08732 (Exp 05/31/2025)

T08733 (Exp 05/31/2025)

T10808 (Exp 09/30/2025)

Distributed by GSK Consumer Healthcare

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 93702

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Haleon US Holdings LLC

Sold By: GSK Consumer Healthcare; Retailers nationwide

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 2 products (a) 31,632 bottles; b) 336,528 bottles; 21,900 bottles)

Distributed To: Nationwide

Agency Last Updated: February 8, 2024