FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0332-2024

Product

Equate Cherry Cough Drops, Menthol cough suppressant/Oral Anesthetic, a) 30 drops per bag, item number 20000462, b) 160 drops per bag, item number 20000463, Bestco, 288 Mazeppa Road, Mooresville, NC 28115

Affected lot / code info
a) 100041954, Exp 12/31/2026; b) 100042048, 100042060, Exp 12/31/2026

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Potential Glass and Silicone particulates in product

Recalling firm

Firm
Bestco LLC
Notification channel
E-Mail
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
288 Mazeppa Rd, N/A, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115-7928

Distribution

Quantity
a) 1597 cases/ 12 pack each b) 73 cases/4 pack each
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the US

Timeline

Recall initiated
2024-01-19
FDA classified
2024-02-16
Posted by FDA
2024-02-28
Terminated
2026-02-09
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0332-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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