(NewsNation) — A children’s cough syrup is under a voluntary recall over concerns it’s contaminated with bacteria that cause two types of foodborne illnesses.
According to the Food and Drug Administration, the recall includes five lots of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup due to the presence of Bacillus cereus and a loss of shelf stability.
Bacillus cereus can cause a foodborne illness that leads to nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps. It can also cause an illness with symptoms that include stomach cramps and diarrhea.
Although healthy people may suffer only short-term illness, exposure to high levels of the bacteria can cause death.
So far, no illnesses have been reported.
Retailers distributed medicines nationwide and online from December 14, 2022, to June 4, 2025. The UPC code is 7-56184-10737-9.
Recall products include these list numbers and expiration dates.
- Lot 0039, expiration date: 11/2025
- Lot 0545, expiration date: 1/2026
- Lot 0640, expiration date: 2/2026
- Lot 0450, expiration date: 5/2026
- Lot 1198, expiration date: 12/2026
The product’s manufacturer, “Medtech,” is offering a full refund to customers who purchased contaminated products.
