FDA-identified quality issue with QC Quality Choice Honey Lemon Cough Drops. Recall covers specific lots from China, expiring July 2026. Consumers should check labels for NDC 83698-616-25.
This recall is being initiated following FDA's recommendation based on certain observations noted during an August 15, 2025, inspection of the manufacturing facility that may bear on product quality.
Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is recalling QC Quality Choice Honey Lemon Cough Drops due to a potential quality issue found during an FDA inspection. This recall affects specific lots that may have been sold in the U.S. between August 2024 and July 2026.
The FDA identified quality concerns during an August 2025 inspection that could affect product safety. However, the specific hazard is not detailed in the recall notice, so the risk level cannot be determined.
Anyone who purchased QC Quality Choice Honey Lemon Cough Drops with NDC 83698-616-25. Children and infants are at higher risk due to the product's use as an oral anesthetic.
Check for the NDC code 83698-616-25 on the product label. The product was distributed by CDMA, Inc. in Novi, MI and made in China. Lot numbers include 20240720 (expires July 2026) and 20241030 (expires October 2026).
Look for NDC 83698-616-25 and lot numbers 20240720 or 20241030 on the packaging.
The FDA identified quality concerns during an August 2025 inspection that may affect product safety, but the specific hazard is not detailed in the recall notice.
Check for NDC 83698-616-25 and lot numbers 20240720 or 20241030 on the product label.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking the label.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0466-2026 — Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Hello, I own a Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan that is covered by recall D-0466-2026 from Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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