OTC Cough Medications Recalled for Improper Storage Temperature
Family Dollar is recalling four OTC cough and mucus relief medications that were stored outside appropriate temperature conditions.
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 CGMP deviation involving improper storage conditions. The source does not report any illnesses or injuries, and the hazard relates to product storage integrity rather than direct patient safety risk.
Plain-English summary
Four over-the-counter cough and mucus relief medications are being recalled due to improper storage conditions. The affected products are: REFENESEN Mucus Relief Tablets (30 ct, SKU 917531), MUCINEX DM Max Strength (7 ct, SKU 900854), RIC Mucus Relief DM Max Strength Cherry (6 fl oz, SKU 999559), and VICKS Jarabe Cough Congestion (8 fl oz, SKU 998933).
The products were stored outside appropriate temperature ranges, violating Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) standards for pharmaceutical storage. Storage deviation of this nature may affect product quality and stability.
The affected products were distributed to specific Family Dollar Stores between April 30, 2022 and June 10, 2022. Consumers who purchased these products should discontinue use and return them to the store of purchase.
Consumers with questions should consult their healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- REFENESEN MUCUS RELIEF TABLET 30 CT SKU 917531 MUCINEX DM MAX STRENGTH 7CT SKU 900854 RIC MUCUS RLF DM MAX STNGTH CHRY 6FL OZ SKU 999559 VICKS JARABE COUGH CONGESTION 8FLOZ SKU 998933 distributed to specific Family Dollar Stores 04/30/2022 through 06/10/2022.
- Manufacturer
- Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
- Category
- Drug — OTC Cough/Cold
- Hazard
- improper-storage
- cgmp-deviation
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 (4)
- SKUs: 917531
- 900854
- 999559
- 998933
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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