Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- October 1, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brands
- Zicam, Church & Dwight
- 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
- Zicam, Church & Dwight
- Product type
- Medicated fruit drops (elderberry flavor)
- Model numbers
- BE51396303, Exp 2027-05
- UPC codes
- 10237-469, 10237-469-25
- Sizes
- 25 drops per bottle
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- ALL
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
October 1, 2025
Reported by FDA DRUG
October 29, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Labeling: Label Mix-up: The product in the bottle contains elderberry and the label failed to indicate the inclusion of elderberry as an ingredient.
What You Should Do
Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using this product immediately. Contact Church & Dwight Co., Inc. or your healthcare provider for guidance. Notification method: Letter
About This Product
Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Fruit Drops are a flavored lozenge intended to relieve cold symptoms. The elderberry flavor variant is distributed nationwide in the U.S. by Church & Dwight.
Why This Is Dangerous
The problem is a label mix-up. Elderberry is an ingredient in the product, but the label did not disclose this ingredient.
Industry Context
This recall is not indicated as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers may unknowingly ingest elderberry due to labeling gaps. This could prompt label-related confusion and misinformed use.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check the lot number on the bottle BE51396303.
- Check the expiration date 2027-05.
- Verify the NDC 10237-469-25.
- Inspect the label for elderberry listing.
What timeline to expect
Recall letter will outline next steps for disclosure and disposition of affected product
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all contacts with Church & Dwight
- Consider filing a complaint with consumer protection authorities
- Consult legal counsel if handling disputes or injuries occur
How to prevent similar issues
- Always read ingredient listings on OTC products
- Verify NDC and lot numbers before use
- Check recall notices on FDA or manufacturer websites
- Ask healthcare providers about potential ingredient exposures when using medicated products
Documentation advice
Keep the bottle, packaging, all recall letters, and proof of purchase for records
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Product Details
Brand: Zicam COLD REMEDY MEDICATED FRUIT DROPS - ELDERBERRY Product: Medicated fruit drops Size: 25 drops per bottle NDC: 10237-469-25 Lot: BE51396303 Exp: 2027-05 Units recalled: 21,912 bottles Distribution: Nationwide in the United States Distributor: Church & Dwight Co., Inc., Ewing, NJ 08628 Sold at: Unknown Price: Unknown
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Distributed nationwide in the U.S.
- Labeling mix-up; elderberry not listed on label
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