The product was recalled due to the presence of Bacillus cereus and a loss of shelf-stability. Bacillus cereus can cause foodborne illnesses, said the notice, warning consumers who have purchased the product to immediately stop using it and contact their health care provider if they experience any issues related to the product’s usage.
One type of foodborne illness caused by the bacteria is “characterized by nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps that can start 1 to 6 hours after eating or drinking contaminated food,” the FDA report said. “The second type can cause stomach cramps and diarrhea that can start 8 to 16 hours after eating or drinking contaminated food. Diarrhea may be a small volume or profuse and watery.”
Healthy individuals may suffer only temporary illnesses; however, the report warned that exposure to high levels of foodborne Bacillus cereus can cause death.
As of now, there have been no serious adverse events reported, the notice said.
Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup was distributed across the United States, sold via retailers and online from Dec. 14, 2022, through June 4, 2025.
The recalled products carried the Universal Product Code 7-56184-10737-9, with lots numbers 0039, 0545, 0640, 0450, 1198, and expiry dates November 2025, January 2026, February 2026, May 2026, and December 2026, respectively.
The recall only concerns Honey Cough Syrup and does not include other Little Remedies products. The Honey Cough Syrup is packaged in a 4 fluid ounce (118 mL) amber bottle and is sold in an outer carton with the Lot Code appearing both on the bottle label and on the bottom of the carton, said the notice.
For refunds, customers are advised to contact Medtech directly via their website or by phone at (800) 754-8853.
The Epoch Times reached out to Medtech for comment but did not receive a response before publication time.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, intestinal Bacillus cereus infections are very common in the United States. The non-intestinal variant is rarer. The bacteria form spores that give off toxins, which, when consumed, start causing the symptoms.
Bacterial Contamination
There have been several recalls announced by the FDA recently due to bacterial and other microbial contamination of products.
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