Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- December 26, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Gold Star Distribution
- Category
- Health & Personal Care
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- Geographic Scope
- 1 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Drug Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Gold Star Distribution
- Product type
- Cough Drops (OTC)
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- ALL
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
December 26, 2025
Reported by FDA DRUG
January 21, 2026
RecallRadar source check
March 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution center.
What You Should Do
Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using this product immediately. Contact GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC or your healthcare provider for guidance. Notification method: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
About This Product
Halls cough drops are OTC throat lozenges used to soothe cough symptoms. They are sold in various bag and stick formats.
Why This Is Dangerous
CGMP deviations created insanitary conditions at the distribution center, including rodent exposure or activity. This creates a contamination risk for the products.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers could be exposed to contaminated product. There are no reported injuries in the recall, but the risk warrants stopping use and following the recall guidance.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Identify the affected Halls products listed in the recall.
- Check packaging for the SKUs and 20-ct sticks or 12-ct bag formats.
- Stop using any recalled products immediately.
Where to find product info
FDA enforcement page for recall D-0278-2026 (linked in the recall notice).
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements will be managed by Gold Star Distribution per their notification methods; no timeline is specified in the recall.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- File a complaint with the FDA if the company is unresponsive
- Contact consumer protection agencies in your state to report delays
How to prevent similar issues
- Buy cough drops from reputable retailers.
- Check packaging and lot codes for recalls before use.
- Be alert for recalls tied to CGMP issues or sanitation problems.
Documentation advice
Keep the recall notice, take photos of packaging and SKU labels, save all correspondence with the distributor.
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Product Details
Affected Halls products include both bag and stick formats distributed nationwide by Gold Star Distribution. SKUs listed include Menthol 12-count bags; Honey Lemon 12-count bags; Defense Citrus 12-count bags; Cherry 12-count bags; M. Cherry 20-stick lozenges; Brazil Cherry 21-count/27.5 g; Lemon Honey 20-count (#1180E); Lime Fresh 20-count (#1182); Menthol Blue 20-count (#1180A); Brazil Menthol 21-count/27.5 g; M. Strawberry 20-stick; Defense Vitamin C 20-count (#1181). All lots distributed by Gold Star Distribution are included."},{
Key Facts
- 12 affected SKUs listed from Menthol 12CT bags to Defense Vitamin C 20CT (#1181)
- Nationwide distribution in the US by Gold Star Distribution
- CGMP deviations include insanitary conditions and rodent exposure at the distribution center
- No injuries or illnesses reported in the recall documentation
- Remedies include guidance on refunds or replacements via multiple notification methods
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