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CNET
20-06-2025
- Health
- CNET
This Kids' Cough Syrup Was Recalled. These Are the Symptoms It Can Cause
The US Food and Drug Administration reported Wednesday that five lots of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup, a 100% natural children's cough medicine for ages 1 and up, were voluntarily recalled by Medtech Products. The kids' cough syrup was found to be contaminated by Bacillus cereus, a bacterium that can cause two types of foodborne illnesses. The five affected lots were distributed in the US both online and in retail stores from Dec. 14, 2022, to June 4, 2025. The lot numbers are 0039, 0545, 0640, 0450 and 1198, while the affected expiration dates extend to December 2026. The FDA reports that "no serious adverse events have been reported to date." This cough syrup contains three ingredients: honey, purified water and a natural preservative. Amazon What to do if you bought Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup If you purchased a Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup that has been recalled, stop using it immediately. If your child has experienced any issues that may be related to this product, contact their doctor. For reimbursement, you can email Medtech at medicalaffairs@ contact the company via its website or call 800-754-8853, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET. Any reactions or quality issues can be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program. What foodborne illness symptoms can it cause? The FDA reports that Bacillus cereus, or B. cereus, is a bacterium that can cause two types of foodborne illnesses. The first type can start 1 to 6 hours after consumption of the contaminated food or drink. Symptoms include stomach cramps, vomiting and nausea. The second type of foodborne illness caused by Bacillus cereus can occur 8 to 16 hours after consumption. Its symptoms are diarrhea and stomach cramps. "Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term illness, exposure to high levels of foodborne B. cereus can cause death," the FDA said. If your child is demonstrating any of these symptoms related to the consumption of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup, contact their doctor immediately.
CNET
20-06-2025
- Health
- CNET
This Kid's Cough Syrup Was Recalled. These Are the Foodborne Illness Symptoms It Can Cause
On Wednesday, the FDA reported that five lots of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup, a 100% natural children's cough medicine for ages 1 and up, were voluntarily recalled by Medtech Products. The kid's cough syrup was found to be contaminated by Bacillus cereus, a bacterium that can cause two types of foodborne illnesses. The five affected lots were distributed in the US both online and in retail stores from Dec. 14, 2022, to June 4, 2025. The lot numbers are 0039, 0545, 0640, 0450 and 1198, while the affected expiration dates extend to December 2026. The FDA reports that "no serious adverse events have been reported to date." This cough syrup contains three ingredients: honey, purified water and a natural preservative. Amazon What to do if you bought Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup If you purchased a Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup that has been recalled, stop using it immediately. If your child has experienced any issues that may be related to this product, contact their doctor. For reimbursement, you can email Medtech at medicalaffairs@ contact via its website at or by phone at (800) 754-8853, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern time. Any reactions or quality issues can be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program. What foodborne illness symptoms can it cause? The FDA reports that Bacillus cereus or B. cereus is a bacterium that can cause two types of foodborne illnesses. The first type can start 1 to 6 hours after consumption of the contaminated food or drink. Symptoms include: stomach cramps, vomiting and nausea. The second type of foodborne illness caused by Bacillus cereus can occur 8 to 16 hours after consumption. Its symptoms are diarrhea and stomach cramps. "Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term illness, exposure to high levels of foodborne B. cereus can cause death," the FDA said. If your child is demonstrating any of these symptoms related to the consumption of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup, contact their doctor immediately.
CNET
18-06-2025
- Health
- CNET
The FDA Announces a Recall of This Children's Cough Syrup Dating Back to 2022
The US Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that Medtech Products has voluntarily recalled five lots of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup, a 100% natural kid's cough medicine for ages 1 year and up. The cough syrup was found to contain Bacillus cereus, a bacterium that can cause two types of food-borne illnesses, and has lost its shelf-stability. The five affected lots were distributed in the US both online and in retail stores from Dec. 14, 2022, to June 4, 2025. The lot numbers are 0039, 0545, 0640, 0450 and 1198, while the affected expiration dates extend to December 2026. The FDA reports that "no serious adverse events have been reported to date." This cough syrup contains three ingredients: honey, purified water and a natural preservative. Amazon If you purchased a Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup that has been recalled, stop using it immediately. If your child has experienced any issues that may be related to this product, contact their doctor. For reimbursement, you can email Medtech at medicalaffairs@ contact via its website at or by phone at (800) 754-8853, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern time. Any reactions or quality issues can be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program. What is Bacillus cereus? The FDA reports that Bacillus cereus or B. cereus is a bacterium that can cause two types of foodborne illnesses. The first type can start 1 to 6 hours after consumption of the contaminated food or drink. Symptoms include: stomach cramps, vomiting and nausea. The second type of foodborne illness that Bacillus cereus causes can occur 8 to 16 hours after consumption. Its symptoms are diarrhea and stomach cramps. "Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term illness, exposure to high levels of foodborne B. cereus can cause death," the FDA said. If your child is demonstrating any of these symptoms related to the consumption of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup, contact their doctor immediately.
CNET
18-06-2025
- Health
- CNET
The FDA Announced a Recall of This Children's Cough Syrup Dating Back to 2022
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Medtech Products Inc. has voluntarily recalled five lots of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup, a 100% natural kid's cough medicine for ages 1 year old and up. The cough syrup was found to contain Bacillus cereus, a bacterium that can cause two types of food-borne illnesses, and has lost its shelf-stability. The five affected lots were distributed in the US both online and in retail stores from Dec. 14, 2022, to June 4, 2025. The lot numbers are 0039, 0545, 0640, 0450 and 1198, while the impacted expiration dates extend to December 2026. The FDA reports that "no serious adverse events have been reported to date." This cough syrup contains three ingredients: honey, purified water and a natural preservative. Amazon If you purchased a Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup that has been recalled, stop using it as soon as possible. If your child has experienced any issues that may be related to this product, contact their doctor. For reimbursement, you can email Medtech at medicalaffairs@ contact via its website at or by phone at (800) 754-8853, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern time. Any reactions or quality issues can be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program. What is Bacillus cereus? The FDA reports that Bacillus cereus or B. cereus is a bacterium that can cause two types of foodborne illnesses. The first type can start one to six hours after consumption of the contaminated food or drink. Symptoms include: stomach cramps, vomiting and nausea. The second type of foodborne illness that Bacillus cereus causes can occur eight to 16 hours after consumption. Its symptoms are diarrhea and stomach cramps. "Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term illness, exposure to high levels of foodborne B. cereus can cause death," explains the FDA. If your child is demonstrating any of these symptoms related to the consumption of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup, contact their doctor immediately.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dr. Jethro Ekuta Joins BP Logix Life Sciences Strategic Advisory Board
Global regulatory leader brings decades of experience to guide the next generation of medical affairs automation. SAN DIEGO, June 16, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BP Logix, a leading provider of AI-enabled medical affairs automation technology, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Jethro Ekuta to its Life Sciences Strategic Advisory Board. Dr. Ekuta is the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) and currently serves as Chief Regulatory & Safety Officer at Ascendis Pharma. With over 30 years of experience in regulatory affairs and pharmacovigilance, Dr. Ekuta brings a deep understanding of global compliance, regulatory strategy and innovation in drug development. He has held senior leadership roles at organizations including Ascendis Pharma, Alexion (AstraZeneca Rare Disease), Horizon Therapeutics (Amgen), Johnson & Johnson, Genzyme (Sanofi), Bristol-Myers Squibb, Pfizer and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). "We are honored to welcome Dr. Ekuta to our Life Sciences Strategic Advisory Board," said Girish Pashilkar, CEO of BP Logix. "His regulatory insight and leadership will be instrumental as we continue to expand our footprint in the life sciences sector and support teams navigating increasingly complex review and approval processes." "I've spent my career working to improve regulatory systems and processes within the pharmaceutical and biotech industries," said Dr. Ekuta. "I believe BP Logix is uniquely positioned to help life sciences organizations streamline compliance, reduce risk and move faster without compromising integrity. I'm excited to contribute to the company's mission and support its growth in this critical space." In his advisory role, Dr. Ekuta will provide strategic input across marketing, product, and customer engagement initiatives. His appointment is part of a broader effort by BP Logix to deepen its alignment with industry leaders and further tailor its solutions to the evolving needs of life sciences organizations. About BP Logix BP Logix helps medical affairs and regulatory teams at life sciences organizations streamline complex review and approval workflows. Its flagship solution, PubPro, simplifies the publication process, while the broader Approvia platform supports use cases such as MLR reviews, clearance systems, medical information requests and IIS evaluations. With a focus on configurability, compliance and speed, BP Logix empowers teams to reduce risk, improve collaboration and bring high-quality treatments to market faster. To learn more about BP Logix and its work in life sciences, visit View source version on Contacts Media contact: Catie Leary,
