FDA-Drug2026-04-22Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT

QC Quality Choice menthol cough drops recalled for manufacturing quality concerns

OTHERNationwide distribution

Stop using QC Quality Choice cough drops

The FDA inspected the manufacturing facility for QC Quality Choice menthol cough drops on August 15, 2025, and found quality concerns. The company is recalling cherry-flavored cough drops from two specific production batches out of an abundance of caution.

  • Check if you have QC Quality Choice menthol cough drops, cherry flavor, 30-count bag (NDC: 83698-616-25)
  • Look for Lot #20240524 (expires 05/24/2026) or Lot #20240720 (expires 07/20/2026) on the package
  • Stop using the product if you have one of these lots
  • Return the product to where you bought it or contact CDMA, Inc. at the distributor for next steps
Hazard

This recall is being initiated following FDA's recommendation based on certain observations noted during an August 15, 2025, inspection of the manufacturing facility that may bear on product quality.

Sold states
US Nationwide.
Affected count
N/A
Manufactured in
No. 2018, 2 Jietou Road, Xiamen, N/A, China
Products
QC Quality Choice, Menthol- Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Cherry Flavor, 30-count bag, Distributed By: CDMA, Inc., Novi MI 48375, Made in China, NDC: 83698-616-25, UPC: 635515993372.

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0465-2026

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