The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0095-2026·Announced 2025-10-29

Cold remedy product label omits elderberry ingredient disclosure

Church & Dwight is recalling Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Fruit Drops because the label fails to disclose that bottles contain elderberry. The recall affects 21,912 bottles distributed nationwide.

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 FDA Class II recall involves a labeling error where the product contents do not match the label disclosure. No reported illnesses or injuries are documented in the source, and this fits the rubric criterion for 'minor labeling errors.'

Plain-English summary

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is recalling Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Fruit Drops in Elderberry flavor (NDC 10237-469-25) due to a labeling defect. The product label does not list elderberry as an ingredient, although the bottles contain elderberry.

The recall affects 21,912 bottles with lot number BE51396303 and expiration date May 2027, distributed nationwide in the United States.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check the lot number on the bottle. If the lot matches BE51396303, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
ZICAM COLD REMEDY MEDICATED FRUIT DROPS - ELDERBERRY (ZINC ACETATE ANHYDROUS, ZINC GLUCONATE, AND SAMBUCUS NIGRA FLOWERING TOP)
Brand
ZICAM COLD REMEDY MEDICATED FRUIT DROPS - ELDERBERRY
Manufacturer
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
Category
Drug — Cold Remedy
Hazard
  • mis-labeling
  • undisclosed-ingredient

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 (2)

  • Lot#: BE51396303
  • Exp. Date 2027/05

UPCs (1)

  • 0732216301564

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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