CVS Black Cherry Cough Drops (Bestco) – mixed product (2015)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
CVS SUGAR FREE BLACK CHERRY COUGH DROPS (MENTHOL-COUGH SUPPRESSANT), Packaged in a) 25 Drop Bags (UPC: 050428 448526) and b) 36 drop bags (UPC: 050428 476581), Over the Counter. Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895.
Brand
Bestco, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
a) Lot #: 50122U3, Expiry: 01/2017, Lot #: 50122U1, Expiry: 01/2017, and b) Lot #: 50122U2, Expiry: 01/2017.
Products Sold
a) Lot #: 50122U3, Expiry: 01/2017; Lot #: 50122U1, Expiry: 01/2017; and b) Lot #: 50122U2, Expiry: 01/2017.
Bestco, Inc. is recalling CVS SUGAR FREE BLACK CHERRY COUGH DROPS (MENTHOL-COUGH SUPPRESSANT), Packaged in a) 25 Drop Bags (UP due to Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Presence of comingled Sugar Free Honey Lemon cough drops.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Presence of comingled Sugar Free Honey Lemon cough drops.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026