FDA-identified quality issue with Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Menthol Cough Drops (30-count) manufactured in China. Recall initiated after August 2025 facility inspection. Consumers should check NDC 83698-581-30 for affected products.
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 is recalling menthol cough drops due to a potential quality issue found during an FDA inspection. This recall does not indicate immediate safety risks but follows regulatory concerns about product quality.
The FDA identified quality concerns during an August 2025 inspection of the manufacturing facility. This could affect product safety or effectiveness but does not indicate immediate health risks.
Military exchange program participants who received the 30-count menthol cough drops with NDC 83698-581-30. Those with the specific lot number (20241030) and expiration date (10/30/2026) are most at risk.
Check for the NDC code 83698-581-30 on the product label. The product was manufactured with lot number 20241030 and expires October 30, 2026. It was sold through military exchanges.
Look for the NDC code 83698-581-30 and lot number 20241030 on the packaging.
The FDA identified quality concerns during an August 2025 inspection of the manufacturing facility, prompting this recall.
The recall is based on quality concerns, not immediate safety risks. The FDA did not specify any injury mechanism.
Check for the NDC code 83698-581-30 and lot number 20241030 on the product label. The product was sold through military exchanges.
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-0457-2026 — Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Hello, I own a Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan that is covered by recall D-0457-2026 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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