The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0871-2018·Announced 2018-06-20

MBi Homeopathic Expectorant Cough Syrup Recalled for Lack of Processing Controls

MBi Nutraceuticals is voluntarily recalling Expectorant Cough Syrup and other homeopathic products due to inadequate manufacturing controls.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and is a voluntary precautionary recall due to lack of processing controls, with no reported illnesses or injuries in the source text.

Plain-English summary

MBi Distributing Inc. dba MBi Nutraceuticals is voluntarily recalling all lots of Expectorant Cough Syrup, Homeopathic Syrup for Temporary Relief of Cough & Bronchitis, within expiry. The recall also includes other homeopathic products such as Teething Drops, Nausea Drops, Intestinal Colic Drops, Stomach Calm, Silver-Zinc Throat Spray, and Argentum Elixir. The recall is due to a lack of adequate controls during the manufacturing process.

The affected product is an 8 Fl Ounces amber PET bottle with a black cap. The recall covers 1,971 bottles distributed nationwide in the USA. Specific lot numbers and expiration dates include 16081901 (EXP: 08/2018), 17031604 (EXP: 03/2019), and 17110901 (EXP: 11/2019). The bar code for the product is 3 58301 08214 1.

Consumers should check their home medicine cabinets for these specific products and lot numbers. If found, consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Expectorant Cough Syrup, Homeopathic Syrup for Temporary Relief of Cough & Bronchitis. 8 Fl Ounces amber PET bottle with black cap. MBi Nutraceuticals 211 N 1800 W, Lindon, UT 84042. Bar Code: 3 58301 08214 1
Affected units
1,971

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 (5)

  • Lot numbers: 16081901
  • EXP: 08/2018: 17031604
  • EXP: 03/2019
  • 17110901
  • EXP: 11/2019

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 7 recalled by MBi Distributing Inc. dba MBi Nutraceuticals under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 7 products in this recall →