Recall of Quality Choice Honey Lemon Sugar-Free Cough Drops
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Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Quality Choice Honey Lemon Sugar-Free Cough Drops due to potential quality issues noted in an FDA inspection.
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What Happened
This recall is being 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, Sugar Free, Honey Lemon Flavor, 25-count bag. It has NDC: 83698-616-25, UPC: 635515993372, and affects Lot # 20240720 (Exp Date: 07/20/2026) and Lot # 20241030 (Exp Date: 10/30/2026). The product quantity is N/A, and it was distributed US Nationwide.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have the affected products should contact the recalling firm, Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd., at their address: No. 2018, 2 Jietou Road, for instructions on returns or refunds, as the initial firm notification was via letter.
Why This Matters
This recall highlights potential quality concerns in over-the-counter drugs manufactured by Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd., affecting products distributed nationwide in the United States.
Source
FDA Recall Notice: D-0466-2026
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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