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The Independent
4 hours ago
- Health
- The Independent
Popular cough medicine for children recalled over bacterial infection risk that can be deadly
A popular cough medicine for children has been recalled over a risk of bacterial infection that can be deadly. Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup was recalled Tuesday over the 'presence' of Bacillus cereus, a type of bacteria that can cause two types of foodborne illnesses, and because of 'loss of shelf-stability,' according to a notice from the medicine makers, Medtech Products Inc. The recall describes the symptoms associated with both foodborne illnesses. One can cause nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps starting one to six hours after consuming contaminated food. The second illness can cause stomach cramps and diarrhea starting 8 to 16 hours after exposure. 'Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term illness, exposure to high levels of foodborne B. cereus can cause death,' the recall notice warned. No serious adverse effects have been reported as of the date of the recall. The recalled cough syrup was sold by retailers throughout the country and online from December 14, 2022, to June 4, 2025. Consumers with the recalled medicine are advised to stop using it immediately and contact their doctor if they experience any symptoms that may be related to the product. The company is also offering a refund of the product.
Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Urgent nationwide recall for cough medicine contaminated with deadly bacteria
Children's cough medicine has been recalled for potentially containing deadly bacteria. New York-based Medtech Products Inc voluntarily recalled five lots of its Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup because they were found to contain Bacillus cereus, which causes two types of stomach virus: diarrheal and emetic (vomiting). The former causes stomach cramps and diarrhea that start eight to 16 hours after consuming contaminated food, while the other leads to nausea, stomach cramps and vomiting within one to six hours. Though most healthy adults and children recover on their own, exposure to high levels of Bacillus cereus can produce toxins that attack the liver and bloodstream, causing death. The five contaminated lots were distributed nationwide through various retailers and online from December 14, 2022, through June 4, 2025. The UPC code is 7-56184-10737-9. The bacteria makes the medicines no longer shelf stable, according to the FDA 's notice. No illnesses have been reported. Scroll down to see all lot numbers and expiration dates. Bacillus cereus causes about 63,000 illnesses a year in the US. However, research suggests it has only killed a handful of people in the last decade, and specific figures are not reported. In these rare cases, enterotoxins produced by the bacteria can attack the liver and cause it to fail. It may also cause a bloodstream infection that triggers multi-organ failure. It spreads to food via soil, food and marine sponges. It's typically found in boiled or fried rice, cooked vegetables and meats, pasta, custards, casseroles, pastries, salads, soups, ice cream, vanilla sauce and herbs and spices, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The contaminated syrup is packaged in a four fluid-ounce amber bottle and sold in an outer carton with the lot code on both the bottle and carton label. It's unclear how many bottles are in each lot. Consumers who have purchased the recalled cough syrups should stop using them immediately and contact their doctor if they have any symptoms. Medtech will issue refunds to customers who purchased contaminated products. Consumers with questions can contact Medtech via email at medicalaffairs@ through its website or by phone at (800 754-8853 Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm EST. online form or by mail or fax.
