Menthol recalls
The FDA has published 8 recalls involving Menthol since 2021. The latest was reported on 22 Apr 2026. Most were for manufacturing (cgmp) deviations. China Gel has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls8since 2021
Last 12 months2reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing5latest 22 Apr 2026
Recalls per month, last 24 months
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Class I 0 0%Class II 8 100%Class III 0 0%
Why menthol is recalled
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Ongoing menthol recalls
5 active| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | caring mill, Menthol Cough Suppressant Oral Anesthetic recalledCaring Mill Cough Drops Cherry | Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co | Processing Deviation | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Wecare Calasoothe recalled by Blossom PharmaceuticalsMenthol And Zinc Oxide | Blossom Pharmaceuticals | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | aulief (Organic Camphor 00% Organic Menthol 00%) recalled by China GelAulief | China Gel | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | CHINA_GEL (Camphor 00%, Menthol 00%) A Topical Pain recalledChina-gel | China Gel | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | White (Camphor 00%, Menthol 00%), A Topical Pain Reliever recalledChina-gel | China Gel | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
All menthol recalls, newest first
8 totalShould you stop taking Menthol?
Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.