Cherry Cepacol Throat Lozenges (Reckitt Benckiser) – Subpotent Active Ingredient (2013)
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
Cherry Cepacol Sore Throat Lozenges, Benzocaine 15 mg | Menthol 3.6 mg, a)16-count, NDC 63824-711-16 b) Institutional Size, 576-count, NDC 63824-711-98, OTC, Dist. by: Reckitt Benckiser, Parsippany, NJ 07054
Brand
Reckitt Benckiser Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
16 count: AG156 Exp 11/13, AG257 Exp 12/13, AH388 02/14, AJ167 03/14, AL367 Exp 05/14, AL555 & AL568 Exp 06/14, AM141 Exp 07/14. 576 Count: AK505 Exp 04/14, AK570 Exp 05/14, AH368 & AH398 Exp 02/14, AJ000 Exp 03/14, AG596 Exp 12/13
Products Sold
16 count: AG156 Exp 11/13, AG257 Exp 12/13, AH388 02/14, AJ167 03/14, AL367 Exp 05/14, AL555 & AL568 Exp 06/14, AM141 Exp 07/14. 576 Count: AK505 Exp 04/14, AK570 Exp 05/14, AH368 & AH398 Exp 02/14, AJ000 Exp 03/14, AG596 Exp 12/13,
Reckitt Benckiser Inc is recalling Cherry Cepacol Sore Throat Lozenges, Benzocaine 15 mg | Menthol 3.6 mg, a)16-count, NDC 63824-711-16 due to Subpotent Drug: Product did not conform to the 18-month stability test specification for active Free Benzocaine.. 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
Subpotent Drug: Product did not conform to the 18-month stability test specification for active Free Benzocaine.
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