The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1419-2015·Announced 2015-09-16

CVS Sugar Free Black Cherry Cough Drops Recalled for Foreign Tablets

Bestco, Inc. is recalling CVS Sugar Free Black Cherry Cough Drops because they may contain comingled Sugar Free Honey Lemon cough drops.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves comingled tablets of a similar product, which is a minor labeling or quality control issue rather than a dangerous contamination.

Plain-English summary

Bestco, Inc. is voluntarily recalling CVS Sugar Free Black Cherry Cough Drops (Menthol-Cough Suppressant) in 25-drop and 36-drop bags. The recall is due to the presence of foreign tablets, specifically comingled Sugar Free Honey Lemon cough drops, in the product.

The affected products were distributed nationwide by CVS Pharmacy, Inc. The recall includes specific lot numbers with an expiration date of 01/2017. The total quantity recalled is 149,856 bags of the 25-drop variety and 19,200 bags of the 36-drop variety.

Consumers who have purchased these specific products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the distributor for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
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.
Manufacturer
Bestco, Inc.

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)

  • a) Lot #: 50122U3
  • Expiry: 01/2017
  • Lot #: 50122U1
  • and b) Lot #: 50122U2
  • Expiry: 01/2017.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Bestco, Inc.

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