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a costco-brand cold and flu medicine Removed from shelves “due to possible foreign material contamination”.
A notice shared on the retail giant’s website says the recall of Kirkland Signature Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion involves item number #1729556 with specific lot code P140082, sold at select locations in the Midwest and Southeast Was.
“Out of an abundance of caution, LNK has initiated a recall for the accidental release and shipment of a specific lot code that was rejected due to potential foreign material contamination,” the statement said.
The affected over-the-counter medications were purchased by customers between October 30 and November 30, 2024.
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Customers who purchased Kirkland Signature Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion item #1729556 should check if they have recall lot code E P140082. (eBay/Fox News)
Consumers are asked not to use any leftover product with the lot code and return it to Costco for a full refund.
Anyone with any issues or concerns should contact the manufacturer LNK International Inc. Complaints are asked to be contacted at 1-800-426-9391 or email complaints-inquiries@lnkintl.com.
Fox Business contacted Costco for more information.
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Affected units from January 2025 have been recalled for the over-the-counter drug, which has lot code P140082 printed on its boxes. (LNK International Inc.)
| anchor | Security | Last | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Costco Wholesale Corporation | 916.58 | +6.77 |
+0.74% |
Last month, there were 8,640 boxes of Kirkland Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion Day and Night Packs Recalled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) The ingredient oral phenylephrine has been deemed “not effective” as a nasal decongestant after “comprehensive review”.
“This chemical has proven ineffective against colds and flu in its oral form, except in a single dose that has some cardiac toxicity and can cause palpitations, arrhythmias and high blood pressure,said Dr. Mark Siegel, senior medical analyst for Fox News.
Customers wait in line to checkout at a Costco store in Novato, California on December 11, 2024. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/Getty Images)
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The boxes of Kirkland Cold & Flu product recalled in December had lot numbers P139953 or P139815 with an expiration date of August 2026.
Fox News’ Angelica Stabile contributed to this report.
