The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1454-2022·Announced 2022-08-31

Multiple Cold and Flu Medications Recalled Due to Improper Storage Conditions

Family Dollar Stores is recalling multiple cold and flu medications distributed April 30–June 10, 2022, because products were held outside appropriate storage temperature conditions.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Medications are inherently risk-of-harm products where storage conditions directly affect safety and efficacy. The FDA's Class II classification indicates potential for temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. Temperature deviations can cause degradation or reduced potency. While no illnesses have been reported, the potential harm from temperature-affected medications warrants High severity.

Plain-English summary

Family Dollar Stores is recalling multiple cold and flu medications that were distributed to specific Family Dollar Stores between April 30, 2022 and June 10, 2022. The recalled products include various formulations of DayQuil, Nyquil, Alka-Seltzer Plus, Robitussin, Good Sense, and Aspirin cold and flu relief products, available in liquids, soft gels, and capsules.

The recall was issued because the products were held outside appropriate storage temperature conditions during distribution. This storage deviation violates current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP), which establish standards for maintaining product integrity and safety.

The affected products are identified by specific SKU numbers listed in the official FDA recall notice. Consumers who purchased cold and flu medications from Family Dollar Stores during the specified distribution period should check their product SKUs to determine whether they are affected.

Consumers with recalled products should contact Family Dollar Stores or the FDA for guidance on next steps, which may include returning the product, obtaining a replacement, or other remedial options.

The recalled product

Product
DAYQUIL COLD FLU LQD 12 FL OZ SKU 900205 RIC NIGHT TIME CLD FLU RLF SOFT GELS 8 CT SKU 900523 ALKA SELTZER PLUS DAY NIGHT LGEL 20 CT SKU 902012 GS COLD FLU RELIEF NGHTTIME CHRY12FL OZ SKU 917523 RIC COLD FLU DAY TIME LIQUID CAP 16 CT SKU 903037 ASP SEVERE COLD COUGH CI
Manufacturer
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
Category
Drug — Cold and Flu Relief Medications
Hazard

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 (14)

  • SKUs: 900205
  • 900523
  • 902012
  • 917523
  • 903037
  • 902906
  • 902908
  • 903333
  • 903335
  • 999542
  • 903334
  • 900576
  • 903759
  • 900207

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 100 recalled by Family Dollar Stores, Llc. 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 100 products in this recall →

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