Costco cold remedy recalled due to possible ‘contamination’

A Costco brand cold and flu medication has been pulled from shelves “due to potential foreign object contamination.”

A notice shared on the retail giant’s website states that the Kirkland Signature Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion recall involves item number 1729556 with specific lot code P140082, which was sold in select Midwest locations and the southeast.

“Out of an abundance of caution, LNK has issued a recall for the accidental release and shipment of a specific lot code that was rejected due to potential contamination with foreign materials,” the statement said.

The affected over-the-counter medication was purchased by customers between October 30 and November 30, 2024.

Consumers are asked not to use any remaining products marked with the lot code and return them to Costco for a full refund.

Anyone with problems or concerns is asked to contact the manufacturer LNK International Inc. at 1-800-426-9391 or by email at complaints-inquiries@lnkintl.com.

Fox Business has contacted Costco for more information.

Last month, 8,640 boxes of Kirkland Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion Day and Night packs were recalled by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) due to the oral ingredient phenylephrine deemed “not effective” as a nasal decongestant after a ” thorough examination”. »

“This chemical is ineffective against colds and flu in its oral form, except at a dose that has some cardiac toxicity and can lead to palpitations, arrhythmias and high blood pressure,” said Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst. said.

Boxes recalled in December of the Kirkland Cold & Flu product had lot numbers P139953 or P139815 with an expiration date of August 2026.

Fox News’ Angelica Stabile contributed to this report.