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Alka-Seltzer products recalled for rodent activity at distributor

Alka-Seltzer Original (58-count boxes) and Plus Cold & Flu (36-count boxes) distributed by Gold Star Distribution Inc. were stored in conditions with rodent exposure and activity. The FDA found unsanitary conditions at the distribution center that do not meet manufacturing safety standards.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Gold Star Distribution recalls

What to do

  1. Check your Alka-Seltzer boxes for the affected UPCs: 815556020033, 016500514473 (Original) or 016500594932 (Plus Cold & Flu)
  2. Do not use affected products; dispose of them
  3. Contact Gold Star Distribution or the FDA if you have questions about whether your product is affected
Official notice ↗

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
Alka Seltzer, a) Original, 2 tablets per packet in 58 count box, UPC: 815556020033, 016500514473, b) Plus Cold & Flu, 2 tablets per packet in 36 count box, UPC: 016500594932
UPC codes
  • 815556020033
  • 016500514473
  • 016500594932
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
Adults (0 months and older)

This recall covers 27 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
Unknown
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
1000 Humboldt Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
D-0263-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
Alka Seltzer, a) Original, 2 tablets per packet in 58 count box, UPC: 815556020033, 016500514473, b) Plus Cold & Flu, 2 tablets per packet in 36 count box, UPC: 016500594932 CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution center. All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. Distribution: US Nationwide. Affected quantity: Unknown
Hazard
CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution center.

27 products in this recall

Advil, Tylenol and more OTC medicines recalled for rodent exposure

Gold Star Distribution is recalling 27 over-the-counter products, including pain relievers, cold and flu medicines, antacids, cough drops, skin and lip care, petroleum jelly, rubbing alcohol and mouthwash. The products were stored or distributed from a facility with insanitary conditions, including rodent exposure and activity. No injuries have been reported.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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