Due to possible contamination, Costco has recalled its Kirkland Signature Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion pills.
Check your medicine cabinet for the treatment, which comes with both daytime and overnight pills, if you have been fighting the flu this season.
Packages bearing item number 1729556 that were sold between October 30 and November 30, 2024, are subject to the recall. Look for the lot code P140082 on the back of the box to find out if your product is impacted.
The recall was started by pharmaceutical company LNK International, Inc. because of possible foreign material contamination in a certain lot code that was inadvertently transported and released.
The recall was issued soon after Costco recalled over 10,000 organic egg cartons because of salmonella concerns.
Additionally, it coincides with a nationwide surge in viral diseases, which is typical at this time of year. The flu season in the United States usually lasts from October to May, with December and February seeing the highest levels of flu activity.
According to the New York State Flu Tracker, Staten Island has the highest rate of hospitalization for the flu this 2024–2025 season when compared to the rest of New York City.
In late October 2024, the number of flu cases on the Island started to surpass that of the previous year. Since mid-November, the difference has gradually increased, with this year’s instances much exceeding those of last year as the season goes on.
With the exception of the first week of January, New York State has recorded fewer flu cases each week this season than it did the previous year. This year, there were 29,873 cases for the week ending January 4, 2025, as opposed to 24,177 cases during the same week previous year.
With the exception of the first week of January, when there were 2,206 hospitalizations compared to 1,925 during the same period last year, reported flu hospitalizations have likewise decreased throughout the state this flu season.
As of Monday, January 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that a high number of people were seeking medical attention for acute respiratory illnesses.
COVID-19Most regions of the nation have seen an increase in 19 activity. Nationwide, seasonal influenza activity is still high. According to the CDC, RSV activity is extremely high in many parts of the nation, especially in young children.
Dr. James McDonald, the health commissioner for New York State, urged people to get the flu shot since it is a safe and efficient method of preventing infection and can help reduce symptoms if you do become sick.
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