Medtech Products Inc. is recalling lots of its Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup. (FDA)
A children’s cough syrup has been recalled due to possible bacterial contamination.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Medtech Products Inc. is recalling lots of its Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup after it learned it could be contaminated with Bacillus cereus, a bacterium that can cause foodborne illnesses.
Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea starting between one and 16 hours after exposure to a contaminated product.
The recall involves 4-ounce bottles of the cough syrup that were distributed nationwide between December 2022 and June 2025 through retail stores and online.
The affected products have an item UPC of 7-56184-10737-9 with the following lot numbers and expiration dates:
Lot 0039, Exp. Date 11/2025
Lot 0545, Exp. Date 01/2026
Lot 0640, Exp. Date 02/2026
Lot 0450, Exp. Date 05/2026
Lot 1198, Exp. Date 12/2026
Officials said the cough syrup is intended for use by children 1 year and older.
The recall does not include any other Little Remedies products and the company reports that serious adverse events have not been reported to date.
Consumers who have the recalled product have been urged to stop using it immediately. Medtech said it is offering reimbursement for consumers who have purchased the recalled item.
The company can be contacted at 800-754-8853.