FDA-ordered recall of QC Quality Choice cough drops due to quality concerns found during August 2025 facility inspection. Includes 25-count black cherry flavor, sugar-free drops with 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 cough drops after FDA identified quality issues during an August 2025 facility inspection. This recall affects sugar-free black cherry flavor drops with specific lot numbers and expiration dates.
The FDA identified quality concerns during an August 15, 2025 inspection of the manufacturing facility. The specific issue relates to product quality but does not detail the exact hazard mechanism or risk level.
People who purchased QC Quality Choice cough drops with NDC 83698-616-25, lot #20240720, expiring July 20, 2026. Those using the product for cough relief are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'QC Quality Choice', black cherry flavor, sugar-free, 25-count bag. Look for NDC 83698-616-25, lot #20240720, and expiration date of July 20, 2026.
Verify the NDC number 83698-616-25, lot number 20240720, and expiration date of July 20, 2026 on the packaging.
FDA identified quality concerns during an August 15, 2025 inspection of the manufacturing facility.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so check product details and contact the manufacturer if concerned.
The recall record does not describe a specific hazard mechanism or risk level.
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-0464-2026 — Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Hello, I own a Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan that is covered by recall D-0464-2026 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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