United StatesGold Star Distribution Inc is recalling multiple over-the-counter drug products distributed nationwide in the U.S., including Advil Ibuprofen dispenser packs (2-tablet/caplet packets in 50-packet boxes, UPCs 305730154895 and 305730164559) and many other listed products; all lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star are affected. The recall was initiated for cGMP deviations — insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity at the company’s distribution center.
What's being recalled
Advil a) Ibuprofen, Dispenser Pack, 2 tablet packets in box containing 50 individual packets, UPC: 305730154895; b) PM, Ibuprofen, Dispenser Pack, 2 Caplet packets in box containing 50 packets, UPC: 305730164559
Aleve 1's, 60 CT
Alka Seltzer, a) Original, 2 tablets per packet in 58 count box, UPC: 815556020033, 016500514473, b) Plus Cold & Flu, 2 tablets per packet in 36 count box, UPC: 016500594932
Benadryl, 25'S 2PK Box, UPC 815556020316
Bayer 2Pk- 25 CT
Claritin, 20 Count, UPC: 655708016305
DAYQUIL COLD & FLU, 32CT/2PK
LIQUID DAYQUIL 12/8oz
EXCEDRIN 2'S DISP.- 30 CT
EXCEDRIN MIGRAINE 2'S- 25 CT
MOTRIN 2'S DISP.- 50CT
LIQUID NYQUIL a) regular, 12/8oz; b) cherry, 12/8oz
NYQUIL COLD & FLU -32CT/2PK
CHILDREN NYQUIL, COLD&FLU, BERRY, 8oz, 12ct
PEPTO BISMOL 32CT
And 12 more products.
Recalling firm: Gold Star Distribution Inc, Minneapolis, MN, United States.
How to identify it
All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution.
The hazard
CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution center.
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for health & beauty recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
US Nationwide.
The official notice
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