Halls Cough Drops a) BAGS
Recalling Firm / Manufacturer: GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC
(Minneapolis, MN, United States)
FDA Recall Number: D-0278-2026
Source Authority Disclaimer: This drug recall notice is published by Questo using official enforcement reports issued by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). It is provided for informational, academic, and clinical research purposes only. Patients should not discontinue prescribed treatments without consulting their physician or pharmacist.
Product & Identification Information
Brand, active ingredients, NDC codes, and manufacturer details
Brand / Trade Name
Halls Cough Drops a) BAGS
Generic Name
Not provided by source
Active Substance(s)
Not provided by source
Administration Route
Not provided by source
National Drug Code (NDC)
Not provided by source
Total Quantity Recalled
Official Reason for Recall
Specific hazard or quality defect cited by the FDA
According to the official FDA enforcement report:
CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution center.
Full Product Description
Packaging specifications and labeling details
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
Enforcement & Regulatory Details
FDA classification, report dates, and initiation authority
Health Hazard Classification
Class II
Current Action Status
Ongoing
FDA Enforcement Report Date
January 21, 2026
Firm Initiation Date
December 26, 2025
FDA Classification Date
Jan 14, 2026
Initiation Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Affected Lots & Batch Numbers
Product codes, lot numbers, and expiration dates
All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution.
Distribution Information
Geographic scope of affected shipments
US Nationwide.
Safety Guidance & Actions
Standard FDA protocol for patients and healthcare providers
Patient Advisory
Check your prescription bottle or packaging against the affected lot numbers listed above. If your medication matches a recalled lot, contact your pharmacist for replacement guidance.
Healthcare Provider Guidance
Audit pharmacy stock and return affected lots to the distributor per manufacturer instructions. Notify patients where clinically indicated.
Official Source Provenance
Verified regulatory citation from U.S. FDA OpenFDA
Primary Data Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) OpenFDA API
Recall Number: D-0278-2026
Questo Retrieval Date: July 31, 2026 14:36 1785508608UTCC