Chicago, IL – A popular children’s cough remedy sold across Illinois and nationwide is being recalled due to potential microbial contamination.
Medtech Products Inc., a Prestige Consumer Healthcare company, announced a voluntary recall this week of five lots of Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup after testing revealed the presence of Bacillus cereus and a loss of shelf stability. The affected products were distributed from December 14, 2022, through June 4, 2025, both in stores and online.
According to a June 17 news release from the company, Bacillus cereus is a foodborne bacteria that may lead to gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Reactions may occur within six to 16 hours of consuming the contaminated product. While symptoms are typically short-term in healthy individuals, exposure to high levels of the bacteria can pose serious health risks, including death.
The recall affects 4 FL OZ (118 mL) amber bottles with the following lot numbers and expiration dates:
- Lot 0039 (Exp. 11/2025)
- Lot 0545 (Exp. 01/2026)
- Lot 0640 (Exp. 02/2026)
- Lot 0450 (Exp. 05/2026)
- Lot 1198 (Exp. 12/2026)
The impacted products have the UPC 7-56184-10737-9, with codes visible on both the bottle and outer carton. Medtech emphasized that no other Little Remedies® products are affected and no serious adverse events have been reported to date.
Consumers in Illinois and elsewhere are advised to stop using the syrup immediately and dispose of it properly. Refund and replacement information is available via the company’s website or customer service channels.
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