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FDA Food recall · Reported October 10, 2018

Trader Darwin s Chewable Peppermint Flavored Melatonin Dietary Supplement Number of units per package: 100 tablets Package type: Bottle Units per case: 36

Product is misbranded. Bottles contain another product -GABA Calm Sublingual Orange tablets.

Recall #
F-1992-2018
Affected scope
98,604 bottles (2,739 cases)
Initiated
August 17, 2018
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Church & Dwight Co recalled Trader Darwin s Chewable Peppermint Flavored Melatonin Dietary Supplement Number of units… - a moderate-severity action.

Trader Darwin s Chewable Peppermint Flavored Melatonin Dietary Supplement Number of units… was recalled by Church & Dwight Co in October 10, 2018. Reason: Product is misbranded. Bottles contain another product -GABA Calm Sublingual Orange tablets.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1992-2018 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Church & Dwight Co issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Product is misbranded. Bottles contain another product -GABA Calm Sublingual Orange tablets..

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
October 10, 2018
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1992-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-1992-2018) was formally reported on October 10, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 17, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Church & Dwight Co is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Ewing, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 98,604 bottles (2,739 cases).

The documented reason for this recall is: Product is misbranded. Bottles contain another product -GABA Calm Sublingual Orange tablets. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: The product was distributed to the following states: CA, WA, PA, FL, TX, IL, CT. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

98,604 bottles (2,739 cases)

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

Trader Darwin s Chewable Peppermint Flavored Melatonin Dietary Supplement Number of units per package: 100 tablets Package type: Bottle Units per case: 36

Reason for recall

Product is misbranded. Bottles contain another product -GABA Calm Sublingual Orange tablets.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-1992-2018
Date reported October 10, 2018
Date initiated August 17, 2018
Recalling firm Church & Dwight Co
Firm location Ewing, NJ
Affected scope 98,604 bottles (2,739 cases)
Distribution The product was distributed to the following states: CA, WA, PA, FL, TX, IL, CT

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Trader Darwin s Chewable Peppermint Flavored Melatonin Dietary Supplement Number of units per package: 100 tablets Package type: Bottle Units per case: 36. Recalled by Church & Dwight Co. Units affected: 98,604 bottles (2,739 cases).
Why was this product recalled?
Product is misbranded. Bottles contain another product -GABA Calm Sublingual Orange tablets.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on October 10, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1992-2018.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: The product was distributed to the following states: CA, WA, PA, FL, TX, IL, CT.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-1992-2018) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Food, reported October 10, 2018. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.