Costco-branded cold and flu medicine has been removed from shelves “due to possible contamination.”
The Kirkland Signature Severe Cold and Flu Plus Congestion recall includes certain lot codes P140082 that were sold at select stores in the Midwest and Southeast, according to a notice shared on the retail giant's website. Item number #1729556 is included.
“Out of an abundance of caution, LNK has initiated a recall for erroneous releases and shipments of certain lot codes that were rejected due to possible adulteration,” the statement reads.
The affected over-the-counter drugs were purchased by customers between October 30, 2024 and November 30, 2024.
Consumers are being asked not to use any remaining products with lot codes and return them to Costco for a full refund.
If you have any problems or concerns, please contact the manufacturer, LNK International Inc., at 1-800-426-9391 or by email.
Fox Business has reached out to Costco for more information.
Last month, 8,640 boxes of Kirkland Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion Daypacks and Nightpacks were approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after an ingredient called oral phenylephrine was deemed “ineffective” as a nasal decongestant after “extensive review.” ) was recalled by ”
“This chemical has been shown to be ineffective against colds and flu when taken orally, except at doses that can be cardiotoxic and cause palpitations, arrhythmias and high blood pressure,” Fox News Senior said medical analyst Dr. Mark Siegel. Said.
Boxes of Kirkland cold and flu products recalled in December had lot numbers P139953 or P139815 and had an expiration date of August 2026.
FOX News' Angelica Stabile contributed to this report.
