A popular children’s cough syrup sold nationwide has been recalled due to a possible risk of bacterial contamination.
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration said Medtech Products Inc. has voluntarily recalling five lots of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup due to the presence of Bacillus cereus and loss of shelf-stability.
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According to the FDA, Bacillus cereus (B. cereus) can cause two types of food-borne illnesses. One type is characterized by nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps that can start 1 to 6 hours after eating or drinking contaminated food.
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. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term illness, exposure to high levels of foodborne B. cereus can cause death.
The affected lots were distributed nationwide in the United States through retailers and online from 12/14/2022 through 06/04/2025.
The table below identifies the UPC, lot numbers, and expiration dates of the Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup impacted by this recall:
Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup is packaged in a 4 fl. oz. FL OZ (118 mL) amber bottle.
This recall does not include any other Little Remedies products.
No serious adverse events have been reported to date.
Consumers with refund requests or questions regarding this recall can contact Medtech via e-mail atmedicalaffairs@prestigebrands.com, through its website athttps://www.prestigebrands.com/contactExternal Link Disclaimer, or by phone at (800) 754-8853 on Monday – Friday 8:30-5:30 eastern time.