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
- Liquid NyQuil Regular and Cherry, 12/8oz bottles
- Model numbers
- All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution.
- 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
NyQuil is an over-the-counter nighttime liquid medicine used to relieve cold and flu symptoms. The recalled products come in regular and cherry flavors in 12/8oz bottles.
Why This Is Dangerous
The recall cites insanitary conditions and rodent exposure/activity at the distribution center, which may contaminate the product.
Industry Context
Not indicated as part of a broader industry pattern in the provided data.
Real-World Impact
If contaminated, consumers could be exposed to a product whose safety is compromised. Stop using the product and seek guidance from the distributor or a healthcare provider.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Identify LIQUID NYQUIL Regular or Cherry flavors in 12/8oz bottles from Gold Star Distribution.
- Confirm distributor: Gold Star Distribution Inc.
- Inspect packaging for expiry; do not use if the product is possibly affected.
Where to find product info
FDA recall page: D-0272-2026; recall notice from Gold Star Distribution Inc
What timeline to expect
Not specified in the recall notice
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- File a complaint with the FDA or CPSC if the company does not respond within a reasonable time
- Keep records of all communications and responses
- Consider seeking consumer protection guidance
How to prevent similar issues
- Avoid purchasing liquids from distributors with limited recall data
- Monitor FDA recall notices for OTC medicines
- Purchase from reputable retailers with clear recall policies
Documentation advice
Keep product, packaging, receipts, recall notice, and all correspondence for records
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Product Details
Product: LIQUID NYQUIL Regular, 12/8oz; Cherry, 12/8oz. Brand: GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION. Distribution: US Nationwide. Recall number: D-0272-2026. Recall start date: December 26, 2025. Status: ACTIVE. All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution.
Key Facts
- 12/8oz bottles per flavor: Regular and Cherry
- Recall number D-0272-2026
- Recall date December 26, 2025; Report date January 21, 2026
- Status ACTIVE; Hazard Level HIGH
- All lots within expiry distributed by Gold Star Distribution
- Nationwide US distribution; multiple retailers involved
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