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All rights reserved. <a href="https://help.foxbusiness.com/hc/en-us/sections/4405278462107-FAQ">FAQ</a> - <a href="/privacy-policy">New Privacy Policy</a><br>Storch Advisors CEO and former Toys"R"Us and Target executive Gerald Storch reacts to a strong November retail report and explains how industry winners are 'value-based' players.<br>A Costco-brand <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/category/health/respiratory-health/cold-and-flu" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u>cold and flu medicine</u></a> has been pulled from shelves "due to potential foreign material contamination."<br>A notice shared on the retail giant's website says the recall of Kirkland Signature Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion involves item number #1729556 with specific lot code P140082, which was sold at select locations in the Midwest and southeast. <br>"Out of an abundance of caution, LNK has initiated a recall for the accidental release and shipment of a specific lot code that was rejected due to potential foreign material contamination," the statement reads.<br>The impacted over-the-counter medicine was purchased by customers between Oct. 30 and Nov. 30, 2024. <br><a href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/costco-issues-recall-notices-frozen-waffles-freeze-dried-meat-over-listeria-concerns" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>COSTCO ISSUES RECALL NOTICES FOR FROZEN WAFFLES, FREEZE DRIED MEAT OVER LISTERIA CONCERNS</strong></a><br><span>Customers who purchased Kirkland Signature Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion Item #1729556 should check if they have recalled lot code e P140082.</span><span> (eBay / Fox News)</span><br>Consumers are told to not use any remaining product with the lot code and to return it to Costco for a full refund. <br>Anyone with issues or concerns is told to contact manufacturer LNK International Inc. at 1-800-426-9391 or email complaints-inquiries@lnkintl.com.<br>Fox Business reached out to Costco for more information. <br><a href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/costco-recalls-several-items-amid-listeria-concerns" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><u>COSTCO RECALLS SEVERAL ITEMS AMID LISTERIA CONCERNS</u></strong></a><br><span>Affected units from the January 2025 recall of the over-the-counter medicine have lot code P140082 printed on the boxes. </span><span> ( LNK International Inc)</span><br>Last month, 8,640 boxes of Kirkland Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion Day and Night packs were <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/category/health/healthy-living/product-recalls" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u>recalled by the Food & Drug Administration</u></a> (FDA) due to the ingredient oral phenylephrine being deemed "not effective" as a nasal decongestant following an "extensive review."<br>"This chemical is shown to be ineffective against cold and flu in its oral form, except at a dose that has some heart toxicity and can lead to palpitations, arrhythmia and <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/category/health/heart-health/high-blood-pressure" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u>high blood pressure,</u></a>" Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst, said. <br><span>Customers wait in line to check out at a Costco store on December 11, 2024 in Novato, California. </span><span> (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images / Getty Images)</span><br><a href="https://foxbusiness.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><u>CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON FOX BUSINESS</u></strong></a><br>The December recalled boxes of the Kirkland Cold & Flu product had lot numbers P139953 or P139815 with an August 2026 expiration date.<br><i>Fox News' Angelica Stabile contributed to this report. </i><br><br>Get a brief on the top business stories of the week, plus CEO interviews, market updates, tech and money news that matters to you.<br>We've added you to our mailing list.<br>By clicking subscribe, you agree to the Fox News <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/privacy-policy" target="_blank">Privacy Policy</a> and <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/terms-of-use" target="_blank">Terms of Use</a>, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. 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