Children's cough syrup recalled due to possibly deadly food poisoning risk: ‘Stop using it immediately'
A New York-based pharmaceutical company is voluntarily recalling several batches of a popular children's cough syrup over fears they may be contaminated with harmful bacteria.
The Food and Drug Administration is urging consumers to 'stop using it immediately' if they have any of the affected lots of Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup, according to an alert issued by the agency on Wednesday.
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3 The recalled product may contain Bacillus cereus
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The affected bottles were sold both in stores and online between Dec. 14, 2022, and June 4, 2025.
The syrup comes in a 4-fluid-ounce amber bottle, packaged in an outer carton. Lot codes, which identify the recalled products, can be found on the bottle label and the bottom of the box.
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The following five batches are affected:
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No other Little Remedies products are part of the recall.
Syrup affected by the recall may be tainted with Bacillus cereus, a bacteria that can lead to two types of food-borne illnesses, according to the FDA.
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One causes nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps within six hours of exposure. The other triggers diarrhea and cramping, typically 8 to 16 hours after use.
3 The product is intended for children ages 1 year and older.
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'While healthy individuals may suffer only short-term illness, exposure to high levels of B. cereus can be fatal,' the agency said in an alert.
So far, no illnesses have been reported. The FDA recommends that anyone experiencing symptoms seek medical attention and report any adverse reactions through their website.
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Manufacturer, Medtech, is offering full refunds for the recalled products.
Customers can contact the company directly by email at medicalaffairs@prestigebrands.com, through its website or by phone at (800) 754-8853 from 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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