Quality Choice Menthol Cough Drops Recall
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Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Quality Choice Menthol Cough Drops due to potential quality concerns identified by the FDA during a facility inspection.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on May 3, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
This recall was initiated following FDA's recommendation based on certain observations noted during an August 15, 2025, inspection of the manufacturing facility that may bear on product quality.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected product is QC Quality Choice, Menthol-Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Menthol Flavor, 30-count bag, distributed by CDMA Inc., Novi, MI 48375, Made in China. It has NDC: 83698-675-30 and UPC: 635515986718. The affected lots are Lot # 20240720 with expiration date 07/20/2026, and Lot # 20240524 with expiration date 05/24/2026. Distribution was US nationwide, with product quantity not specified.
What You Should Do
Consumers should check for the affected lots and contact the recalling firm, Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd., as the initial notification was via letter. No specific contact information for returns or refunds is provided in the recall details.
Why This Matters
This recall addresses potential quality issues in over-the-counter drugs, which could impact product safety and consumer confidence in the affected items.
Source
Attribution: FDA, Recall Number D-0469-2026.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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