Recall issued for cold and flu medicine sold at some Costco locations
- Costco is recalling certain runs of Kirkland Signature Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion Caplets due to contamination risks from foreign objects.
- The affected products have lot code P140082 and were sold between Oct. 30, 2024, and Nov. 30, 2024, in the U.S. Midwest and Southeast.
- Costco has sent letters to customers asking them to return the affected products for a full refund.
- The CDC reports seasonal flu infections are rising, with an estimated 63,000 hospitalizations and 2,700 deaths this flu season.
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Costco Brand Medication Recalled: Here's What We Know
This recall for “potential foreign material contamination” comes a month after nearly 9,000 boxes were pulled for manufacturing concerns.Getty Images / BloombergIf you, like many, are battling a cold this season, you may want to think twice before taking generic medication from your local Costco. On January 2, Costco notified members that select boxes of Kirkland Signature Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion—which includes both day and night cold …
Costco recalls cold and flu medicine due to possible contamination
Costco Wholesale Club has recalled cold and flu medicine due to “potential foreign material contamination,” according to a manufacturer. A Jan. 2 notice from LNK International, Inc. stated the Kirkland Signature Severe Cold & Flu Congestion caplets, which bear the item number 1729556 and lot code P140082, were sold between Oct. 30, 2024, and Nov. 30, 2024, at the wholesaler’s stores in the Midwest and Southeast states. Customers are advised not …
Costco removes anti-flu and cold medicines from the market for fear of contamination
Cold and flu medicine recalled for 'contamination'
A voluntary recall has been issued for Kirkland Signature brand Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion medication (Picture: LNK International, Inc) A major US wholesale retailer has recalled cold and flu medication over possible contamination. Costco customers were advised in a letter on Thursday that the affected product Kirkland Signature brand Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion was sold from October 30 to November 30 of last year. The manufacture…
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