Over-the-counter drugs from Family Dollar recalled for improper storage
Dollar Tree Distribution recalled approximately 4.3 million over-the-counter drug products sold by Family Dollar stores nationwide after discovering they were stored outside of labeled temperature requirements.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: This is a Class II FDA recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is theoretical—improper storage of OTC drugs could affect product stability and efficacy, but no actual harm has been documented. Per the severity rubric, this falls under 'voluntary precautionary recalls,' warranting a score of 2.
Plain-English summary
Dollar Tree Distribution is recalling approximately 4.3 million over-the-counter drug products sold by Family Dollar retail stores in 22 states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
The products were stored outside the temperature ranges specified on their labels. Proper temperature control is essential for maintaining drug quality, safety, and effectiveness. This recall is being issued in response to a current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) deviation.
Consumers should not use recalled products. If you purchased OTC drugs from Family Dollar stores, review your products to determine if they are part of this recall. Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you have questions about whether your product is affected.
The recalled product
- Product
- Certain Over-The-Counter (OTC) drug products sold by Family Dollar retail stores.
- Manufacturer
- Dollar Tree Distribution, Inc.
- Category
- Drug
- Hazard
- improper-storage
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (20)
- Certain drug products sold by Family Dollar retail stores located in AL
- AR
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- FL
- GA
- ID
- KS
- LA
- MS
- MT
- ND
- NE
- NM
- NV
- OK
- OR
- SD
- TX
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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