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Medtech Products Recalls Children's Honey Cough Syrup Over Bacterial Contamination

Medtech will reimburse purchasers of affected bottles following the FDA alert.

Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup can be seen related to a recall this week. (Photo from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
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Overview

  • On June 18, Medtech Products Inc. voluntarily recalled five lots of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup over Bacillus cereus contamination and loss of shelf stability.
  • The affected 4-ounce amber bottles, labeled with lot numbers 0039, 0545, 0640, 0450 and 1198, were sold nationwide from December 14, 2022 through June 4, 2025.
  • Bacillus cereus can cause two types of foodborne illness marked by nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps or diarrhea and can be fatal at high concentrations.
  • Consumers should stop using any in-expiry product matching the recalled lots and consult a healthcare provider if they experience related symptoms.
  • No serious adverse events have been reported in connection with the recalled syrup.