FDA-Drug2026-01-21Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Halls Cough Drops recalled for insanitary conditions and rodent exposure at distribution center
What this means
Halls Cough Drops distributed by Gold Star Distribution Inc. were stored in conditions with rodent exposure and activity at their distribution center. This creates a potential contamination risk. The recall affects multiple flavors and package sizes distributed nationwide.
- Stop using any Halls Cough Drops purchased recently
- Check your home for affected products (menthol, honey lemon, cherry, citrus, strawberry, lime, or vitamin C varieties)
- Throw away or return recalled products to the store where purchased
- Contact your doctor if you have consumed the product and have health concerns
The agency's original wording
Hazard
CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution center.
Intended for
All ages
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
US Nationwide.
Manufactured in
1000 Humboldt Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Products
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, Cherry, 21CT/27.5G; f) LEMON. HONEY, 20CT #1180E; g) LIME FRESH, 20CT, #1182; h) MENTHOL BLUE, 20CT, #1180A; i) BRAZIL, Menthol, 21CT/27.5G, j) M . STRAWBERRY, 20 STK; k) DEFENSE, VITAMIN C, 20CT, #1181
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0278-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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