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Medtech Products is recalling five lots of its Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup for bacterial contamination
The food-borne illness causes gastrointestinal symptoms, which can be mild in healthy individuals but can cause death with long exposure
The recall also extends to any lots within expiry
A popular cough medicine for children is being recalled for possible bacterial contamination.
Medtech Products issued a voluntary recall of five lots of its Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup due to “the presence of Bacillus cereus and loss of shelf-stability,” the United States Food and Drug Administration stated in an announcement on June 18. The product was distributed nationwide between Dec. 14, 2022, and June 4, 2025.
Bacillus cereus is a bacteria that can cause two kinds of foodborne illnesses, both related to gastrointestinal issues. The first illness is marked by nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps that begin anywhere from one to six hours after consuming the contaminated product. The second illness, which tends to begin eight to 16 hours after consuming the contaminated product, is marked by stomach cramps and diarrhea.
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Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup
“Although healthy individuals may suffer only short term illness, exposure to high levels of foodborne B. cereus can cause death,” the announcement read.
The recall extends to Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup in a 4 fl oz amber bottle with a UPC of 7-56184-10737-9. The lots included in the recall are as follows:
Lot 0039, with an expiration date of 11/2025
Lot 0545, with an expiration date of 01/2026
Lot 0640, with an expiration date of 02/2026
Lot 0450, with an expiration date of 05/2026
Lot 1198, with an expiration date of 12/2026
Furthermore, all lots of the product that are still within expiry are included in the recall.
Customers who bought the recalled product are urged to stop using it immediately and contact a doctor in the event of any symptoms that could be associated with using the product. The company will also offer reimbursement to those who purchased items from the recalled lots.
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Medtech Products did not disclose how it discovered the bacterial contamination.
Any further questions or concerns should be directed to Medtech at medicalaffairs@prestigebrands.com, on their site, or by phone at (800) 754-8853.
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