Millions of bottles of Airborne gummies recalled over ‘injury hazard’
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More than 3.74 million bottles of 63-count and 75-county Airborne gummies in assorted fruit, orange, and blueberry pomegranate flavors have been recalled because the unopened bottles may post “an injury hazard,” federal regulators said.
“The health and safety of consumers is our top priority,” officials announced. “Pressure build-up in the bottle can cause the cap and underlying seal to pop off with force when opened for the first time, posing an injury hazard.”
Those with unopened bottles should contact the recall hotline at 1-888-266-8003. Please note: Bottles that have already been opened are not subject to this recall.
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Q&A
Why are some lots of Airborne Gummies being recalled? What is the hazard?
Reckitt has received reports that pressure build-up in the bottle can cause the cap and underlying seal to pop off with force when opened for the first time, posing an injury hazard. Bottles that have already been opened are not subject to this recall as they would have released any pressure build-up and do not present an injury hazard.
I already opened a bottle that is covered by the recall. Are the gummies safe to consume?
The Gummy product inside the bottle is unaffected by this pressure build-up and remains safe to consume as directed on the label.
How can I identify if I have a bottle subject to the recall?
Affected bottles can be identified by locating the UPC / SKU on the outside of the bottle, and the lot number and expiration date on the bottom of the plastic bottle.
*Please note: For Airborne Gummies bundle packs (2 x 63-count bottles), the UPC may not be as easily visible, so please use the lot code and expiration on the bottom of the bottle to identify a product with the affected packaging.
What should I do if I have the recalled bottle?
If you have unopened bottles of 63-count and 75-count Bottles of AIRBORNE® BRAND GUMMIES that are part of this recall, PLEASE DO NOT OPEN the product.
Consumers with unopened bottles should contact Reckitt to return the unopened bottles to receive a full refund. Postage-paid labeling will be provided for the item to be returned. Please contact our Recall Hotline at 1-888-266-8003 (Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time).
Bottles that have already been opened are not subject to this recall as they would have released any pressure build-up and do not present an injury hazard.
Can I get a refund or replacement for an unopened product in my possession that is part of this recall?
Yes. Please contact our Recall Hotline at 1-888-266-8003 (Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time) to return the unopened bottles to receive a full refund. Postage-paid labeling will be provided for the item to be returned.
Which product lots have the affected packaging and are part of this recall?
Only the lots listed below are part of this recall.
Consumers can continue to use other Airborne products and Reckitt supplements with confidence.
63CT PRODUCT LOTS AFFECTED BY RECALL:
| 12-digit UPC /SKU | Description | Lot Code | Expiration |
| 6-47865-96299-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 63 ct. | AC1270G | 11/30/2021 |
| 6-47865-96299-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 63 ct. | AC1400A | 11/30/2021 |
| 6-47865-96299-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 63 ct. | AC1400B | 11/30/2021 |
| 6-47865-96299-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 63 ct. | AC1900H | 3/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-96299-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 63 ct. | AC2180C | 4/30/2022 |
| 6-47865-96299-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 63 ct. | AC2320A | 4/30/2022 |
| 6-47865-96299-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 63 ct. | AC3080A | 7/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-96299-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 63 ct. | AC3300A | 7/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-96299-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 63 ct. | AC3300B | 7/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-96299-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 63 ct. | AC3080E | 7/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-96299-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 63 ct. | AC3440B | 8/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-96299-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 63 ct. | AC3440C | 8/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-96299-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 63 ct. | AC3440J | 8/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-96299-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 63 ct. | AC3440K | 8/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-96299-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 63 ct. | AC0301H | 9/30/2022 |
| 6-47865-96299-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 63 ct. | AC0301A | 9/30/2022 |
| 6-47865-96339-4 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Orange 63 ct. | AC1350B | 1/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-96339-4 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Orange 63 ct. | AC1690B | 2/28/2022 |
| 6-47865-96339-4 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Orange 63 ct. | AC1690D | 2/28/2022 |
| 6-47865-96339-4 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Orange 63 ct. | AC2030A | 3/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-96339-4 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Orange 63 ct. | AC1690C | 2/28/2022 |
| 6-47865-96339-4 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Orange 63 ct. | AC2570A | 5/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-96339-4 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Orange 63 ct. | AC3140D | 6/30/2022 |
| 6-47865-96339-4 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Orange 63 ct. | AC2850D | 6/30/2022 |
| 6-47865-96339-4 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Orange 63 ct. | AC2850E | 6/30/2022 |
| 6-47865-99557-9 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Kids 63 ct. | AC1620B | 12/31/2021 |
| 6-47865-99557-9 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Kids 63 ct. | AC1330D | 11/30/2021 |
| 6-47865-99557-9 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Kids 63 ct. | AC1620A | 12/31/2021 |
| 6-47865-99557-9 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Kids 63 ct. | AC1790C | 2/28/2022 |
| 6-47865-99557-9 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Kids 63 ct. | AC0661B | 11/30/2022 |
| 6-47865-99557-9 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Kids 63 ct. | AC0661C | 11/30/2022 |
| 6-47865-99601-9 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Blueberry Pomegranate 63 ct. | AC1041A | 12/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-99564-7 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit Bundle Pack (2×63) ct. | AC1270G | 11/30/2021 |
| 6-47865-99564-7 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit Bundle Pack (2×63) ct. | AC1400A | 11/30/2021 |
| 6-47865-99564-7 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit Bundle Pack (2×63) ct. | AC1400B | 11/30/2021 |
| 6-47865-99564-7 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit Bundle Pack (2×63) ct. | AC1900H | 3/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-99564-7 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit Bundle Pack (2×63) ct. | AC2180C | 4/30/2022 |
| 6-47865-99564-7 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit (2×63) ct. | AC2320A | 4/30/2022 |
| 6-47865-99564-7 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit Bundle Pack (2×63) ct. | AC3080A | 7/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-99564-7 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit Bundle Pack (2×63) ct. | AC3300A | 7/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-99564-7 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit Bundle Pack (2×63) ct. | AC3300B | 7/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-99564-7 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit Bundle Pack (2×63) ct. | AC3080E | 7/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-99564-7 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit Bundle Pack (2×63) ct. | AC3440B | 8/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-99564-7 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit Bundle Pack (2×63) ct. | AC3440C | 8/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-99564-7 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit Bundle Pack (2×63) ct. | AC3440J | 8/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-99564-7 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit Bundle Pack (2×63) ct. | AC3440K | 8/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-99564-7 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit Bundle Pack (2×63) ct. | AC0301H | 9/30/2022 |
| 6-47865-99564-7 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit Bundle Pack (2×63) ct. | AC0301A | 9/30/2022 |
75CT PRODUCT LOTS AFFECTED BY RECALL:
| 12-digit UPC /SKU | Description | Lot Code | Expiration |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC1140G | 10/31/2021 |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC1140H | 10/31/2021 |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC1140I | 10/31/2021 |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC1270D | 11/30/2021 |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC1640A | 12/31/2021 |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC1640B | 12/31/2021 |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC1780G | 2/28/2022 |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC2060F | 3/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC2060G | 3/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC2180A | 4/30/2022 |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC2180B | 4/30/2022 |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC2180D | 4/30/2022 |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC2180E | 4/30/2022 |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC2320B | 4/30/2022 |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC2320C | 4/30/2022 |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC2770G | 6/30/2022 |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC2770J | 6/30/2022 |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC2560F | 5/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC3080B | 7/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC3080C | 7/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC3080D | 7/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC2560J | 5/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC3440A | 8/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC0441B | 10/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC0441D | 10/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC0301I | 9/30/2022 |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC0691B | 11/30/2022 |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC0691C | 11/30/2022 |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC1051A | 12/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-18574-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC1580E | 2/2/2022 |
| 6-47865-90530-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies Kids – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC2040D | 3/31/2022 |
| 6-47865-90530-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies Kids – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC3020B | 6/30/2022 |
| 6-47865-90530-1 | AIRBORNE® Gummies Kids – Assorted Fruit 75 ct. | AC0661D | 11/30/2022 |