Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Potential Glass and Silicone particulates in product
Product description
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
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
a) 100041954, Exp 12/31/2026; b) 100042048, 100042060, Exp 12/31/2026
Where it was sold
Nationwide in the US
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
- Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
- If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
- Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0332-2024
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Jan 19, 2024
- FDA report date
- Feb 28, 2024
- Quantity
- a) 1597 cases/ 12 pack each b) 73 cases/4 pack each
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Bestco LLC
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0332-2024, exactly as published.
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- City
- Mooresville
- State
- NC
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 93869
- Address
- 288 Mazeppa Rd
- Code information
- a) 100041954, Exp 12/31/2026; b) 100042048, 100042060, Exp 12/31/2026
- Postal code
- 28115-7928
- Report date
- Feb 28, 2024
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0332-2024
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Bestco LLC
- Product quantity
- a) 1597 cases/ 12 pack each b) 73 cases/4 pack each
- Termination date
- Feb 9, 2026
- Reason for recall
- CGMP Deviations: Potential Glass and Silicone particulates in product
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- 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
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide in the US
- Recall initiation date
- Jan 19, 2024
- Initial firm notification
- Center classification date
- Feb 16, 2024