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Newsweek
9 hours ago
- Health
- Newsweek
Cough Syrup Recall Sparks Nationwide Warning
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Medtech Products Inc. is recalling the Little Remedies brand of Honey Cough Syrup due to fears the product may be contaminated with Bacillus cereus bacterium and concern over the product's shelf-life stability. Newsweek reached out to the company via email Wednesday for comment. Why It Matters Numerous recalls have been initiated in 2025 due to the potential of damaged products, foodborne illness, contamination and undeclared food allergens. Millions of Americans experience food sensitivities or allergies every year. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the nine "major" food allergens in the U.S. are eggs, milk, fish, wheat, soybeans, Crustacean shellfish, sesame, tree nuts and peanuts. The FDA also warns that people who consume products containing Bacillus cereus may experience nausea, vomiting or stomach cramps from one to six hours after consumption or eight to 16 hours later. "Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term illness, exposure to high levels of foodborne B. cereus can cause death," the alert warns. What To Know In the alert, the FDA says the recalled product was distributed online and to nationwide retailers from December 14, 2022, to June 4, 2025. The alert has a chart showing UPC numbers with corresponding lot numbers and expiration dates for customers to reference. The recalled product was packaged in 4-fluid ounce bottles that are amber in color with an outside carton. Pictures of the recalled cough syrup are also in the FDA alert. The recall does not include other Little Remedies products, the agency says, adding that all lots of the Little Remedies Honey Cough 4-fluid ounce bottles "still within expiry are being included in the scope of the recall." There have been no "serious adverse events" related to the recall as of Wednesday, according to the FDA. What People Are Saying The FDA alert, in part: "Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax. Complete and submit the report Online: Regular Mail or Fax: Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178." What Happens Next Customers who have purchased the recalled cough syrup are advised to stop using the product and consult a medial professional if experiencing adverse reactions, the FDA says. Those with refund questions may contact the company via email at medicalaffairs@ by website at Link Disclaimer or via phone at (800) 754-8853 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET weekdays.
CNET
10 hours ago
- 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
10 hours ago
- 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.
