Gold Star Distribution recalls 12-pack children's Nyquil, Cold & Flu, and Berry cold medicines due to rodent exposure in distribution center. No immediate harm reported but products may be unsafe.
CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution center.
Gold Star Distribution is recalling children's cold medicines (Nyquil, Cold & Flu, Berry) because their distribution center had rodent contamination. This could pose a health risk to children using these products.
Rodents in the distribution center could have contaminated the products with bacteria or other harmful substances. This poses a risk of infection or illness if children consume the contaminated medicines.
Parents and caregivers of children who purchased these cold medicines from Gold Star Distribution. Children are most at risk due to potential exposure to contaminants.
Check for the 8oz, 12-count packages labeled as Children Nyquil, Cold & Flu, or Berry. These were distributed by Gold Star Distribution and may have been sold until the expiration date.
Look for the 8oz, 12-count packages with the product names Children Nyquil, Cold & Flu, or Berry.
The recall is due to rodent contamination in the distribution center, which could pose a health risk. However, no injuries have been reported, so the risk is considered low.
Check for 8oz, 12-count packages labeled Children Nyquil, Cold & Flu, or Berry distributed by Gold Star Distribution.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so you should check the product label and contact Gold Star Distribution for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Gold Star Distribution to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0274-2026 — Gold Star Distribution Gold Star Distribution Hello, I own a Gold Star Distribution that is covered by recall D-0274-2026 from Gold Star Distribution. 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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