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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1534-2022/FDA enforcement
The Procter & Gamble Company·Food·Jul 12, 2022

Vicks Children's Botanicals Liquid Daytime 4oz Plastic Bottle

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Acidified/Low Acid dietary supplement with no approved process.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameThe Procter & Gamble Company
Recalling firmThe Procter & Gamble CompanyCincinnati, OH, United States
UPC / barcodes
3 23900 04105 910 323900 04105 6
Lot / date codes
  • Batch Numbers: 0240C60402, 0279C60401, 1176C60401, 1216C60403, 1237C60402, 1321C60404, 2012C60401, 2012C60402, 2012C60403, 2110C60401 Lot Numbers: 0240C60402, 0279C60401, 1176C60401, 1216C60403, 1237C60402, 1321C60404, 2012C60401, 2012C60402, 2012C60403, 2110C60401 Product Number: 80338363 Item UPC: 323900041059 Case UPC: 10323900041056 Expiration Dates: 0240C60402 07/31/2022, 0279C60401 09/30/2022, 1176C60401 05/31/2023, 1216C60403 07/31/2023, 1237C60402 07/31/2023, 1321C60404 10/31/2023, 2012C60401 12/31/2023, 2012C60402 12/31/2023, 2012C60403 12/31/2023, 2110C60401 03/31/2024
Distribution area

Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.

United States

Quantity affected34, 526 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: August 10, 2022
FDA recall numberF-1534-2022

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

The Procter & Gamble Company initiated this food recall on July 12, 2022. The FDA enforcement report states: Acidified/Low Acid dietary supplement with no approved process. The FDA report lists distribution as: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Acidified/Low Acid dietary supplement with no approved process.

Vicks Children's Botanicals Liquid Daytime 4oz Plastic Bottle was made or distributed by The Procter & Gamble Company in Cincinnati, OH, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1534-2022, dated August 10, 2022.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Vicks Children's Botanicals Liquid Daytime 4oz Plastic Bottle recall?

The Procter & Gamble Company recalled Vicks Children's Botanicals Liquid Daytime 4oz Plastic Bottle in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1534-2022. Acidified/Low Acid dietary supplement with no approved process.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the The Procter & Gamble Company recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1534-2022. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.