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New York Post
16 hours ago
- Health
- New York Post
Children's cough syrup recalled due to possibly deadly food poisoning risk: ‘Stop using it immediately'
Parents: You might want to check your medicine cabinet. A New York-based pharmaceutical company is voluntarily recalling several batches of a popular children's cough syrup over fears they may be contaminated with harmful bacteria. The Food and Drug Administration is urging consumers to 'stop using it immediately' if they have any of the affected lots of Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup, according to an alert issued by the agency on Wednesday. Advertisement 3 The recalled product may contain Bacillus cereus Little Remedies The affected bottles were sold both in stores and online between Dec. 14, 2022, and June 4, 2025. The syrup comes in a 4-fluid-ounce amber bottle, packaged in an outer carton. Lot codes, which identify the recalled products, can be found on the bottle label and the bottom of the box. Advertisement The following five batches are affected: 3 FDA No other Little Remedies products are part of the recall. Syrup affected by the recall may be tainted with Bacillus cereus, a bacteria that can lead to two types of food-borne illnesses, according to the FDA. Advertisement One causes nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps within six hours of exposure. The other triggers diarrhea and cramping, typically 8 to 16 hours after use. 3 The product is intended for children ages 1 year and older. redpepper82 – 'While healthy individuals may suffer only short-term illness, exposure to high levels of B. cereus can be fatal,' the agency said in an alert. So far, no illnesses have been reported. The FDA recommends that anyone experiencing symptoms seek medical attention and report any adverse reactions through their website. Advertisement Manufacturer, Medtech, is offering full refunds for the recalled products. Customers can contact the company directly by email at medicalaffairs@ through its website or by phone at (800) 754-8853 from 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Hill
19 hours ago
- Health
- The Hill
Children's cough syrup recalled over bacteria concerns
(WKBN) – The presence of a bacterium that can cause two types of foodborne illnesses has prompted the recall of multiple lots of a children's cough syrup, a notice posted to the Food and Drug Administration's website announced this week. Medtech Products Inc. is recalling five lots of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup due to the presence of Bacillus cereus, as well as the 'loss of shelf-stability,' the company explained. The recalled products were distributed nationwide. They were sold 4-ounce bottles, both in stores and online, between Dec. 14, 2022, and June 4, 2025. Identifying information, including the UPC and lot numbers, as well as the expiration dates, can be found below: No other Little Remedies products were included in the recall. While no serious adverse events have been reported in connection to the cough syrup, the FDA warns that Bacillus cereus can cause short-term illness and, in some cases, lead to death. Bacillus cereus, or B. cereus, is a spore-forming bacterium that commonly exists in our environment, the Cleveland Clinic explains. Exposure to the toxin it creates can result in one of two types of illness — one described as a diarrheal syndrome and another as a vomiting syndrome. The first is characterized by cramps and watery diarrhea, while the second more commonly causes nausea and vomiting. In severe cases, Bacillus cereus infection can lead to death. Those who believe they may be suffering from an illness caused by Bacillus cereus are urged to contact a healthcare provider. Customers who purchased the recalled Little Remedies cough syrup are being told to discard the product. Those with questions or refund requests can reach Medtech at 1-800-754-8853, by email at medicalaffairs@ or through the company's website.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Health
- Newsweek
Cough Syrup Recall Sparks Nationwide Warning
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Medtech Products Inc. is recalling the Little Remedies brand of Honey Cough Syrup due to fears the product may be contaminated with Bacillus cereus bacterium and concern over the product's shelf-life stability. Newsweek reached out to the company via email Wednesday for comment. Why It Matters Numerous recalls have been initiated in 2025 due to the potential of damaged products, foodborne illness, contamination and undeclared food allergens. Millions of Americans experience food sensitivities or allergies every year. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the nine "major" food allergens in the U.S. are eggs, milk, fish, wheat, soybeans, Crustacean shellfish, sesame, tree nuts and peanuts. The FDA also warns that people who consume products containing Bacillus cereus may experience nausea, vomiting or stomach cramps from one to six hours after consumption or eight to 16 hours later. "Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term illness, exposure to high levels of foodborne B. cereus can cause death," the alert warns. What To Know In the alert, the FDA says the recalled product was distributed online and to nationwide retailers from December 14, 2022, to June 4, 2025. The alert has a chart showing UPC numbers with corresponding lot numbers and expiration dates for customers to reference. The recalled product was packaged in 4-fluid ounce bottles that are amber in color with an outside carton. Pictures of the recalled cough syrup are also in the FDA alert. The recall does not include other Little Remedies products, the agency says, adding that all lots of the Little Remedies Honey Cough 4-fluid ounce bottles "still within expiry are being included in the scope of the recall." There have been no "serious adverse events" related to the recall as of Wednesday, according to the FDA. What People Are Saying The FDA alert, in part: "Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax. Complete and submit the report Online: Regular Mail or Fax: Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178." What Happens Next Customers who have purchased the recalled cough syrup are advised to stop using the product and consult a medial professional if experiencing adverse reactions, the FDA says. Those with refund questions may contact the company via email at medicalaffairs@ by website at Link Disclaimer or via phone at (800) 754-8853 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET weekdays.
Business Insider
2 days ago
- Health
- Business Insider
Medtech recalls Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup due to contamination
Medtech Products, a Prestige Consumer (PBH) Healthcare company, is voluntarily recalling five lots of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup due to the presence of Bacillus cereus and loss of shelf-stability. The affected lots were distributed nationwide from December 14, 2022, through June 4, 2025. Bacillus cereus can cause food-borne illnesses. Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled product immediately and contact their physician if they have experienced related problems. The recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the FDA. Confident Investing Starts Here:
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
The Major Frozen Pasta Recall That Affected Multiple Brands
Pasta seems like a pretty benign food, but it can be surprisingly dangerous. In one tragic incident, a 20-year-old Belgian man died from eating cooked pasta that was kept for too long at room temperature. The proper way to store both pasta and cooked rice -- both of which can be breeding grounds for the deadly Bacillus cereus toxin -- is to refrigerate them within two hours of preparation. You should also keep your cooked pasta in the fridge for no longer than four to five days. So, is the only risk from home-cooked pasta? Unfortunately, this isn't the case, since there have been numerous store-bought pasta recalls that have affected millions. One major recall by the Nestlé company in 2016 affected two different pasta brands: Lean Cuisine spinach artichoke ravioli, ricotta and spinach ravioli, and mushroom mezzaluna were pulled from the market along with Stouffer's chicken and vegetable lasagnas. In addition to the pasta meals, several pizza products (DiGiorno Thin & Crispy spinach and garlic, rising crust spinach and mushroom, thin crust spinach and mushroom, and Tuscan-style chicken and Lean Cuisine's spinach and mushroom) were also recalled, as was Lean Cuisine's spinach, artichoke, and chicken panini and Stouffer's spinach soufflé. The reason for the recall involved the spinach contained in all of these products. This vegetable, which all came from one grower, seemed to have been contaminated with small pieces of glass. Luckily, no injuries were reported, but Nestlé took a hit equivalent to the profit on three million meals. Read more: The Biggest Kirkland Signature Flops In Costco History When Nestlé issued that 2016 recall on pasta and other spinach-containing products, it wasn't the company's first rodeo. In 2014, the company pulled a noodle dish called Lean Cuisine Culinary Collection chicken with peanut sauce because some of the packages instead contained shrimp alfredo, and shrimp is a known allergen. In 2020, it had to recall about 29,002 pounds of Lean Cuisine fettuccini alfredo due to the presence of soy, another allergen that was not disclosed on the packaging. More recently, a March 2025 recall again affected Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's pasta products. The items involved were Lean Cuisine butternut squash ravioli, spinach artichoke ravioli, and Stouffer's party-size chicken lasagna. The rice-based Lean Cuisine lemon garlic shrimp stir fry was also part of the recall. The problem this time around was similar to that of the 2016 incident, only in this case, the foreign matter present in some of the frozen meals was described as being wood-like. In this case, at least one person actually ingested the substance and experienced some choking as a result. To date, however, there have been no reports of other injuries, and we hope this will continue to be the case. For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout's newsletter. Get taste tests, food & drink news, deals from your favorite chains, recipes, cooking tips, and more! Read the original article on The Takeout.
