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Metro
5 days ago
- Health
- Metro
Urgent recall for cough syrup over risk of deadly food poisoning
A popular children's cough syrup has been recalled in the US due to contamination with a bacteria that can cause food poisoning and even death. Medtech Products Inc has recalled five lots of its Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup because it contains Bacillus cereus, which can lead to two types food-borne illnesses. 'Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term illness, exposure to high levels of foodborne B. cereus can cause death,' states the company's announcement published by the nation's agency protecting public health on Wednesday. The affected cough syrup came in 4 fluid ounce amber bottles and have an outer carton. The lot code is printed on the bottle label and at the bottom of the carton. Lots under the recall were sold across the country and online from December 14, 2022, to June 4 of this year. They have the UPC number 7-56184-10737-9. Lot 0039 has the expiration date of November 2024, lot 0545 has January 2026, lot 0540 has February 2026, lot 0450 has May 2026, and 1198 has December 2026. There have not been reports of becoming seriously sick from the cough syrup. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Toddler dies in hot car after 'dad left him to get haircut and drink at bar for three hours' MORE: Inside New York's 'Pigeon Fest' where impersonators battle for title MORE: Teen struck by lightning at famed park as freak thunderstorm hit New York City
San Francisco Chronicle
5 days ago
- Health
- San Francisco Chronicle
Children's cough syrup recalled nationwide over bacterial risk that ‘can cause death'
Medtech Products issued a nationwide recall of its Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup after discovering a bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory. The voluntary recall affects five lots of the syrup, sold in 4-fluid-ounce amber bottles and distributed in stores — including Walgreens, Target, CVS, and Safeway — and online between December 14, 2022, and June 4, 2025. The affected product bears the UPC 7-56184-10737-9 and includes lot numbers 0039 (exp. 11/2025), 0545 (01/2026), 0640 (02/2026), 0450 (05/2026), and 1198 (12/2026). The recall extends to all lots still within their expiration dates. The bacteria found in the cough syrup, Bacillus cereus, can cause two distinct types of gastrointestinal illness. One type leads to nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps within hours of ingestion. The other manifests later, often with diarrhea and abdominal discomfort. 'Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term illness, exposure to high levels of foodborne B. cereus can cause death,' the FDA warned.
The Hill
6 days ago
- Health
- The Hill
Children's cough syrup recalled over bacteria concerns
(WKBN) – The presence of a bacterium that can cause two types of foodborne illnesses has prompted the recall of multiple lots of a children's cough syrup, a notice posted to the Food and Drug Administration's website announced this week. Medtech Products Inc. is recalling five lots of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup due to the presence of Bacillus cereus, as well as the 'loss of shelf-stability,' the company explained. The recalled products were distributed nationwide. They were sold 4-ounce bottles, both in stores and online, between Dec. 14, 2022, and June 4, 2025. Identifying information, including the UPC and lot numbers, as well as the expiration dates, can be found below: No other Little Remedies products were included in the recall. While no serious adverse events have been reported in connection to the cough syrup, the FDA warns that Bacillus cereus can cause short-term illness and, in some cases, lead to death. Bacillus cereus, or B. cereus, is a spore-forming bacterium that commonly exists in our environment, the Cleveland Clinic explains. Exposure to the toxin it creates can result in one of two types of illness — one described as a diarrheal syndrome and another as a vomiting syndrome. The first is characterized by cramps and watery diarrhea, while the second more commonly causes nausea and vomiting. In severe cases, Bacillus cereus infection can lead to death. Those who believe they may be suffering from an illness caused by Bacillus cereus are urged to contact a healthcare provider. Customers who purchased the recalled Little Remedies cough syrup are being told to discard the product. Those with questions or refund requests can reach Medtech at 1-800-754-8853, by email at medicalaffairs@ or through the company's website.
Business Insider
18-06-2025
- Health
- Business Insider
Medtech recalls Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup due to contamination
Medtech Products, a Prestige Consumer (PBH) Healthcare company, is voluntarily recalling five lots of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup due to the presence of Bacillus cereus and loss of shelf-stability. The affected lots were distributed nationwide from December 14, 2022, through June 4, 2025. Bacillus cereus can cause food-borne illnesses. Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled product immediately and contact their physician if they have experienced related problems. The recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the FDA. Confident Investing Starts Here:
