Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Gold Star Distribution Inc Halls Cough Drops a) Bags, Menthol, 12CT recall: CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity

Recall published 9 months ago

CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution center.

The hazard: Labelling or manufacturing-practice failure

The defect here is documentary: wrong strength on the label, a mismatched barcode, or records that do not demonstrate the product was made correctly.

What the notice says: CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution center.

Why it matters: The label, the strength printed on it, the barcode or the manufacturing records do not meet federal requirements. The practical danger is someone taking the wrong drug or the wrong dose while believing they have the right one.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

If you may have taken a product that turned out to be a different drug or strength from the one on the label, call your prescriber, and call Poison Control on 1-800-222-1222 if you feel unwell. Describe what the pack said and what you actually took.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
D-0278-2026
Published
January 21, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Gold Star Distribution Inc
Product type
Prescription & OTC drugs
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution.

Products covered by this recall

Halls Cough Drops a) BAGS, MENTHOL, 12CT; b) BAGS, HONEY LEM, 12CT; c) BAGS, DEFENSE CITRUS, 12CT; d) BAGS, CHERRY, 12CT; e) M. CHERRY, 20 STK; f) BRAZIL, Cherry, 21CT/27.5G; f) LEMON. HONEY, 20CT #1180E; g) LIME FRESH, 20CT, #1182; h) MENTHOL BLUE, 20CT, #1180A; i) BRAZIL, Menthol, 21CT/27.5G, j) M . STRAWBERRY, 20 STK; k) DEFENSE, VITAMIN C, 20CT, #1181

Check your product

The notice names 3 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 12 CT
  • 21 CT
  • 20 CT

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Drug enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Labelling

Gold Star Distribution Inc — The defect here is documentary: wrong strength on the label, a mismatched barcode, or records that do not demonstrate the product was made correctly.

  1. Compare the lot number and strength on your pack with the codes above and with what your prescription actually says.
  2. Return the affected pack to the pharmacy for a replacement from a good lot.
  3. Report a mismatch to FDA MedWatch, especially if it reached you rather than being caught at the counter.
  4. If what you were dispensed does not match your prescription, call the pharmacy before taking another dose.

What the company owes you

A recalled medicine is the manufacturer’s cost to carry, not yours or your pharmacist’s.

  • The purchase price or co-pay is refundable, and so is the cost of returning the product if they ask you to ship it.
  • Ask the pharmacy to handle the claim where they can — they process recall returns in bulk and it saves you the correspondence.
  • Keep the carton, the leaflet and the pharmacy label together until the claim is closed.
  • Costs beyond the price of the medicine need to go to the company directly, in writing, with the recall number quoted.

Company contact: GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC — 1000 Humboldt Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411-3964

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Gold Star Distribution Inc prescription & otc drugs recalled?

CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution center. CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution center.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official FDA — Drug enforcement record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

What should I do with it right now?

Compare the lot number and strength on your pack with the codes above and with what your prescription actually says.

Can I get my money back?

The purchase price or co-pay is refundable, and so is the cost of returning the product if they ask you to ship it.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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