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Children’s Cough Syrup Recalled over Bacteria Concerns

  • Medtech Products Inc. has issued a nationwide recall for several batches of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup, distributed between December 14, 2022, and June 4, 2025.
  • The recall followed detection of Bacillus cereus contamination, a bacterium linked to two foodborne illnesses with symptoms starting between one and sixteen hours after exposure.
  • The affected 4-ounce bottles feature UPC 7-56184-10737-9 and various lot numbers with expiration dates through December 2026, distributed via retail and online channels.
  • Consumers are urged to stop using the product immediately, contact a physician if symptomatic, and the company offers full refunds while reporting no serious adverse events to date.
  • The recall is limited to the affected Honey Cough Syrup lots and does not involve other products from Little Remedies, underscoring continued vigilance regarding microbial contamination risks in children's medicines.
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KCRG broke the news in Cedar Rapids, United States on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
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