A recall for children's cold medicine has been issued by nine retailers, including Rite Aid and CVS, due to a potential overdose risk, officials said. Perrigo Company, maker of the medicine, said in a press release posted on its website that the company issued a voluntary recall for two batches of children's guaifenesin grape liquid and three batches of children's guaifenesin DM cherry liquid. Though the medicine was made by a single company, it is sold under different store brand names, all of which come in 4-ounce bottles.
Perrigo revealed the dose cups have incorrect measurement markings, which could lead to an overdose. Side effects of an overdose include hyper excitability, rapid eye movements, changes in muscle reflexes, ataxia, dystonia, hallucinations, stupor, coma, nausea, vomiting, irregular heartbeat and death.
"There have been no reports of adverse events to Perrigo as a result of the incorrect dosage markings," said Perrigo Chairman and CEO Joseph C. Papa, according to CBS Boston. "Perrigo is taking this action to maintain the highest possible product quality standards for our retail customers and consumers. We are taking this action because it is the right thing to do."
Giant and Stop & Shop were the first to catch wind of the recall and removed the medicine last week. Sunmark, Rite Aid, Topcar, Kroger, Goodsense, Dollar General, Care One and CVS have since pulled the medicine from shelves as well, according to PIX 11.
Recalled lots, along with the corresponding branded labels are listed below:
GUAIFENESIN GRAPE LIQ 4 OZ
| Label | Lot number | Expiry |
| H.E.B | 5LK0592 | 08/2017 |
| CVS | 5MK0340 | 08/2017 |
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GUAIFENESIN DM CHRY LIQ 4 OZ
| Label | Lot number | Expiry |
| Sunmark | 5LK0528, 5LK0630 | 03/2017 |
| Rite-Aid | 5LK0528, 5LK0630 | 03/2017 |
| Topcare | 5LK0528, 5LK0630, 5LK0779 | 03/2017 |
| Kroger | 5LK0528, 5LK0630 | 03/2017 |
| GoodSense | 5LK0528 | 03/2017 |
| Dollar General | 5LK0630 | 03/2017 |
| Care One | 5LK0630 | 03/2017 |
| CVS | 5LK0630 | 03/2017 |
Customers who find they are in possession of one of the recalled products are urged to discard the dosing cups and product. Anyone with questions or concerns are encouraged to call 1-888-345-0479 or visit MucusReliefRecall.com.
