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Cherry Cepacol Sore Throat Lozenges Recalled by Reckitt Benckiser Inc Due to Subpotent Drug: Product did not conform to the...

Date: March 18, 2013
Company: Reckitt Benckiser Inc
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Reckitt Benckiser Inc directly.

Affected Products

Cherry Cepacol Sore Throat Lozenges, Benzocaine 15 mg | Menthol 3.6 mg, a)16-count, NDC 63824-711-16 b) Institutional Size, 576-count, NDC 63824-711-98, OTC, Dist. by: Reckitt Benckiser, Parsippany, NJ 07054

Quantity: 27,718 cases 16 count and 7,551 cases 576 count

Why Was This Recalled?

Subpotent Drug: Product did not conform to the 18-month stability test specification for active Free Benzocaine.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Reckitt Benckiser Inc

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report