Medtech Products has voluntarily recalled five lots of its Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup due to potential contamination with Bacillus cereus bacteria and loss of shelf stability, according to a June 18 announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The recalled product was distributed nationwide between December 14, 2022, and June 4, 2025.
Bacillus cereus can cause two types of foodborne illness linked to gastrointestinal symptoms. The first illness typically occurs 1 to 6 hours after ingestion and includes nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps. The second illness usually appears 8 to 16 hours after consumption and involves stomach cramps and diarrhea.
“While healthy individuals may experience only short-term illness, exposure to high levels of B. cereus can be fatal,” the FDA announcement warned.
Recall Details:
- Product: Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup
- Size: 4 fl oz amber bottle
- UPC: 7-56184-10737-9
Recalled Lots and Expiration Dates:
- Lot 0039 — expires 11/2025
- Lot 0545 — expires 01/2026
- Lot 0640 — expires 02/2026
- Lot 0450 — expires 05/2026
- Lot 1198 — expires 12/2026
All lots of the product still within their expiration dates are included in the recall.
Customers who have purchased any of the recalled lots should stop using the product immediately and contact a healthcare provider if they experience symptoms potentially linked to the contamination. Medtech Products is offering reimbursement for items purchased from these lots.
The company has not disclosed how the contamination was discovered.
For questions or concerns, consumers can contact Medtech Products at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (800) 754-8853
- Website: Medtech Products contact page
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