Cough drops and cough suppressants recalled nationwide recall: See the list

A Chinese drugmaker recalled multiple varieties of cough suppressants that were sold across the U.S. under several name brands, the Food and Drug Administration reported.

What we know:

Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co. initiated the recall voluntarily last month following an FDA inspection of its manufacturing facility. The recall covers products sold under the Exchange Select, Caring Mill, Discount Drug, MGC Health, and QC Quality Choice names.

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What we don't know:

The FDA statement did not include what was observed during its inspection last August, only that it could affect product quality. While the recall was issued nationwide, the FDA did not indicate how many items it included.

Full Recall List

Exchange Select, Menthol - Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Honey Lemon Flavor Cough Drops, 30-count bag

• Manufactured for Your Military Exchanges By: Medical Group Care, LLC.
• Lot # 20241030, Exp Date: 10/30/2026

Exchange Select, Menthol - Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Menthol Flavor, 30-count bag

• Manufactured for Your Military Exchanges By: Medical Group Care
• Lot # 20241030, Exp Date: 10/30/2026

Caring Mill, Menthol Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Cherry, 90-count bag

• Distributed by: FSA Store Inc.
• Lot # 20241030, Exp Date: 10/30/2026

Discount Drug Mart Food Market, Cough Drops, Menthol - Cough Suppressant Anesthetic, Honey Lemon, 30-count bag

• Distributed By: Drug Mart-Food Fair
• Lot # 20241030, Exp Date: 10/30/2026

Discount Drug Mart Food Market, Cough Drops, Menthol - Cough Suppressant Anesthetic, 30-count bag

• Distributed By: Drug Mart-Food Fair
• Lot # 20241030, Exp Date: 10/30/2026

MGC Health, Menthol - Cough Suppressant, Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Sugar Free, Honey Lemon, 25-count bag

• Distributed By: Medical Group Care
• Lot# 20240524, Exp Date: 05/24/2026; Lot# 20240720, Exp Date: 07/20/2026; Lot# 20240730, Exp Date: 07/30/2026

MGC Health, Menthol - Cough Suppressant, Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Honey Lemon, 30-count bag

• Medical Group Care, LLC
• Lot# 20240524, Exp Date: 05/24/2026

MGC Health, Menthol - Cough Suppressant, Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Honey Lemon, 80-count bag

• Medical Group Care, LLC
• Lot# 20240730, Exp Date: 07/30/2026

QC Quality Choice, Menthol - Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Sugar Free, Black Cherry Flavor, 25-count bag

• Distributed By: CDMA
• Lot# 20240720, Exp Date: 07/20/2026

QC Quality Choice, Menthol - Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Cherry Flavor, 30-count bag

• Distributed By: CDMA
• Lot # 20240524, Exp Date: 05/24/2026; Lot # 20240720, Exp Date: 07/20/2026

QC Quality Choice, Menthol - Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Sugar Free, Honey Lemon Flavor, 25-count bag

• Distributed By: CDMA
• Lot # 20240720, Exp Date: 07/20/2026, Lot # 20241030, Exp Date: 10/30/2026

QC Quality Choice, Pectin Oral Demulcent, Throat Soothing Drops, Creamy Strawberry Flavor, 30-count bag

• Distributed By: CDMA
• Lot # 20240720, Exp Date: 07/20/2026

QC Quality Choice, Menthol - Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Honey Lemon Flavor, 30-count bag

• Distributed By: CDMA
• Lot # 20240720, Exp Date: 07/20/2026

QC Quality Choice, Menthol - Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Menthol Flavor, 30-count bag

• Distributed By: CDMA
• Lot # 20240720, Exp Date: 07/20/2026; Lot # 20240524, Exp Date: 05/24/2026

QC Quality Choice, Menthol - Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic, Cough Drops, Vanilla Honey Flavor, 30-count bag

• Distributed By: CDMA
• Lot # 20240720, Exp Date: 07/20/2026

Dig deeper:

All the cough suppressants listed were categorized by the FDA as Class II recalls. That means the consequence of use or exposure to the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The FDA considers the probability of serious effects to be remote.