NyQuil Cold & Flu 2-pack recalled for insanitary warehouse conditions
NyQuil Cold & Flu products distributed by Gold Star Distribution Inc. were stored in conditions with rodent activity and other sanitation issues. The FDA has recalled all affected lots that are still within their expiration date.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Gold Star Distribution recalls
What to do
- Check your NyQuil Cold & Flu box for the distributor name (Gold Star Distribution Inc.)
- Do not use the product if it was distributed by Gold Star
- Return it to where you bought it or contact Gold Star Distribution for instructions
- Contact your doctor if you used this product and have health concerns
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- NYQUIL COLD & FLU -32CT/2PK
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- Adults (0 months and older)
This recall covers 27 products — see all of them.
Details
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Manufactured in
- 1000 Humboldt Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, United States
- Classification
- Class II
- Recall number
- D-0273-2026
In the FDA's words
- Description
- NYQUIL COLD & FLU -32CT/2PK CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution center. All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution. Distribution: US Nationwide.
- 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.
- Advil a) Ibuprofen, Dispenser Pack, 2 tablet packets in box containing 50 individual packets, UPC: 305730154895; b) PM, Ibuprofen, Dispenser Pack, 2 Caplet p…D-0261-2026 · Unkown
- Aleve 1's, 60 CTD-0262-2026
- 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,…D-0263-2026 · Unknown
- Benadryl, 25'S 2PK Box, UPC 815556020316D-0264-2026
- Bayer 2Pk- 25 CTD-0265-2026
- Claritin, 20 Count, UPC: 655708016305D-0266-2026 · Unknown
- DAYQUIL COLD & FLU, 32CT/2PKD-0267-2026 · Unknown
- LIQUID DAYQUIL 12/8ozD-0268-2026
- EXCEDRIN 2'S DISP.- 30 CTD-0269-2026
- EXCEDRIN MIGRAINE 2'S- 25 CTD-0270-2026
- MOTRIN 2'S DISP.- 50CTD-0271-2026
- LIQUID NYQUIL a) regular, 12/8oz; b) cherry, 12/8ozD-0272-2026
- NYQUIL COLD & FLU -32CT/2PK (this page)D-0273-2026
- CHILDREN NYQUIL, COLD&FLU, BERRY, 8oz, 12ctD-0274-2026
- PEPTO BISMOL 32CTD-0275-2026
- PEPCID COMPLETE - 25CTD-0276-2026
- TYLENOL a) 500 MG., 2'S DISPLAY, 50CT; b) COLD & FLU, 25CT/2S; c) COLD & FLU SEVERE, 2PK, 50CT; d) PM, 50CT; e) SINUS SEVERE, 2PK, 50CTD-0277-2026
- Halls Cough Drops a) BAGS, MENTHOL, 12CT; b) BAGS, HONEY LEM, 12CT; c) BAGS, DEFENSE CITRUS, 12CT; d) BAGS, CHERRY, 12CT; e) M. CHERRY, 20 STK; f) BRAZIL, Ch…D-0278-2026
- TUMS a) Assorted, 12 Ct.; b) Extra Strength (EX) Assorted Berries, 12-count #1194A *05/27; c)Extra Strength (EX) Assorted Fruit, 12-count, #1194C *03/27D-0279-2026
- Swan, White Clear Alcohol, 50%, 16oz, 12 countD-0280-2026 · Unknown
- Personal Care, Ice Gel, 8oz, 12 count, UPC 048155903463D-0281-2026 · Unknown
- Carmex a) jar, 12 count, UPC: 083078123154, 083078113155; b) Tube, PEG, 12 count, UPC: 083078123147, 083078113148D-0282-2026 · Unknown
- Personal Care, Vaporizing Chest Rub, 4 oz, 12 count, UPC 048155903319D-0283-2026 · Unknown
- LUCKY ICE, Cool Mouthwash, Alcohol Free, 16.9oz, 12CT, UPC: 808829108989D-0284-2026 · Unknown
- Petroleum jelly: a) Vaseline Petroleum Jelly, 1.75, 12CT, UPC: 6001085120946; b) Vaseline Men Cooling Petroleum Jelly, 100ML, 12CT, UPC: 60022141; c) Vaselin…D-0285-2026 · Unknown
- Deodorant: a) Axe, Body Spray, Wild Spice, 6CT, 150ML, UPC: 600108736469; b) LUCKY MENS STICK DEODORANT, SPRING FRESH, 24CT, 2.5 OZ, UPC: 808829111668; c) LU…D-0286-2026
- Toothpaste: a) COLGATE, TOOTHPASTE, WHITENING, 2.5oz, 24ct; UPC: 035000511065; b) COLGATE, TOOTHPASTE, Regular, 2.5oz, 24ct, UPC: 035000511058; c) COLGATE, T…D-0287-2026