Cough & cold medicine recalls

FDA drug recall list

Cough and cold medicines, including children's syrups, are recalled for contamination, dosing-cup errors, and mislabeling.

FDA data updated Sep 30, 2026Last synced Oct 6, 2026

Reports mentioning it: 105
Class I (serious): 11
Class II: 80
Class III: 14

Key facts: cough & cold medicine recalls

The FDA has published 105 drug enforcement reports mentioning cough & cold medicine since 2012, as of October 7, 2026.
11 of them were Class I, the most serious category, where a product could cause serious health problems or death.
The most recent was reported on Apr 22, 2026: MGC Health, Menthol- Cough Suppressant, Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Honey Lemon, 30-c… (Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd.), Class II.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement reports via openFDA. See our sources policy.

Latest 94 cough & cold medicine recalls

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Showing the 94 most recent recalls of cough & cold medicine products. 105 FDA reports mention cough & cold medicine in total, including as an ingredient in other products. Use the search on the homepage to look up a specific brand or lot number.

Questions about cough & cold medicine recalls

Is there a cough & cold medicine recall right now?

There are no new FDA cough & cold medicine recall reports in the last 90 days as of October 7, 2026. The most recent was “MGC Health, Menthol- Cough Suppressant, Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Honey Lemon, 30-c…” from Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (Class II), reported Apr 22, 2026. FDA reports can appear weeks after a recall starts, so also check the FDA's official recall notices.

What should I do with a recalled cough & cold medicine product?

If you have a recalled cough & cold medicine product, compare the lot number and expiration date with the recall. Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own: call your pharmacist or doctor, who can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement. In an emergency, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

How do I know if my cough & cold medicine product is part of the recall?

Open the recall in the list on this page and compare the brand, product size, lot or UPC code, and best-by or expiration date with your package. A match on the product name alone doesn't mean your item is affected. You can also search by lot number on the FindMyRecall homepage.