The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0274-2026·Announced 2026-01-21

Children's Nyquil Cold & Flu Recalled for Sanitation Defect

Gold Star Distribution is recalling Children's Nyquil Cold & Flu due to insanitary conditions, including rodent exposure, at the distribution center. Consumers should not use affected products.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II pharmaceutical recall with CGMP deviations involving rodent exposure and insanitary conditions. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, making this a risk-of-harm scenario rather than confirmed harm.

Plain-English summary

Gold Star Distribution Inc is recalling Children's Nyquil, Cold & Flu, Berry flavor, 8 oz bottles in 12-count packages that were distributed nationwide throughout the United States.

The recall is due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations identified at the distribution center, including insanitary conditions and rodent exposure and activity. These conditions create a potential risk of product contamination.

All lots of this product within the expiration date that were distributed by Gold Star Distribution are affected by this recall. Consumers should not use the recalled product. Anyone who has used this product and has health concerns should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
CHILDREN NYQUIL, COLD&FLU, BERRY, 8oz, 12ct
Manufacturer
GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC
Category
Drug — OTC Cold & Flu
Hazard
  • rodent-exposure
  • sanitation-defect

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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