The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0195-2024·Announced 2024-01-03

OTC Throat Lozenges Recalled for Temperature Storage Deviation

Ricola Cherry Honey Herb Throat Drops are recalled because products in batch 2000058693 were exposed to temperatures outside the labeled storage conditions during distribution. The Class II recall affects nationwide shipments.

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: FDA Class II recall for a manufacturing deviation (temperature exposure) with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is a theoretical loss of product efficacy due to improper storage conditions, not an active safety threat.

Plain-English summary

Ricola Cherry Honey Herb Throat Drops (menthol 1.8 mg per drop, 10 drops per roll) are being recalled due to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) deviations. Products in batch 2000058693 were exposed to temperatures outside the range specified on the product label during storage or distribution.

The recalled products were manufactured by Ricola Ltd. (4242 Laufen, Switzerland) and distributed nationwide by Ricola USA Inc. (Parsippany, NJ). The affected product carries NDC 54305-507-10 and UPC 0036602074507.

No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Consumers who have purchased this product should verify the batch number. If the batch matches 2000058693, the product may no longer meet quality standards and should be discarded.

The recalled product

Product
NATURAL CHERRY HONEY HERB THROAT DROPS (MENTHOL)
Brand
NATURAL CHERRY HONEY HERB THROAT DROPS
Manufacturer
CARDINAL HEALTHCARE
Hazard
  • storage-deviation
  • cgmp-violation

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 (1)

  • Batch 2000058693

UPCs (1)

  • 0036602074507

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.