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Halls cough drops recalled for insanitary conditions at distributor

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.

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

What to do

  1. Stop using any Halls Cough Drops purchased recently
  2. Check your home for affected products (menthol, honey lemon, cherry, citrus, strawberry, lime, or vitamin C varieties)
  3. Throw away or return recalled products to the store where purchased
  4. Contact your doctor if you have consumed the product and have health concerns
Official notice ↗

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
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
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
All ages (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-0278-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
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 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.

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