Alka Seltzer — Class II drug recall D-0263-2026
Ongoing recall by GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC, reported 2026-01-21, distributed nationwide. CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution center.
| Recall number | D-0263-2026 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC, Minneapolis, MN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2025-12-26 |
| Classified | 2026-01-14 |
| Reported by FDA | 2026-01-21 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Reason classes | cgmp |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 00016500514473, 00016500594932, 00815556020033 |
Product
Alka Seltzer, a) Original, 2 tablets per packet in 58 count box, UPC: 815556020033, 016500514473, b) Plus Cold & Flu, 2 tablets per packet in 36 count box, UPC: 016500594932
Reason for recall
CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution center.
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.