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Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Jul 2, 2015 (11 years ago)

Cvs Sugar Free Black Cherry Cough Drops

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Presence of comingled Sugar Free Honey Lemon cough drops.

Cause type: Particulate / foreign matter

Visible foreign particles - glass, metal, fibers or other material - found in the product. Particles can enter from equipment wear, containers or the process, and are dangerous in injectables. All particulate / foreign matter recalls.

What was recalled

CVS SUGAR FREE BLACK CHERRY COUGH DROPS (MENTHOL-COUGH SUPPRESSANT), Packaged in a) 25 Drop Bags (UPC: 050428 448526) and b) 36 drop bags (UPC: 050428 476581), Over the Counter. Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895.

Drug: Menthol

Recalling firm
Bestco, Inc.
Origin
NC, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1419-2015 · FDA notice

Low risk, still worth a check. Class III means the product is unlikely to cause harm but breaks an FDA rule (often labeling). If your lot matches, your pharmacy will normally swap it; there is no need for alarm. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.

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