FDA announces a recall of this child’s cough syrup dating back to 2022
The US Food and Drug Administration announced on Wednesday that MedTech products have it It was recalled spontaneously Five lots of honey cough syrup, a 100% natural cough pill for children over 1 year old. It turns out that it is contained in cough syrup Bacillus Celeusa bacteria that caused two types of foodborne diseases and lost its shelf stability.
The five affected lots were distributed in the US both online and retailer until December 14, 2022 and June 4, 2025. Lots are 0039, 0545, 0640, 0450, and 1198, and the affected expiration dates will be up to December 2026.
The FDA reports that “no serious adverse events have been reported so far.”
This cough syrup contains three ingredients: honey, purified water and natural preservatives.
If you purchase a small recalled treatment, stop using it immediately. If your child is experiencing any issues that may be related to this product, contact your doctor. For refunds, you can send an email to MedTech medicalaffairs@prestigebrands.comI’ll contact you through that Website (800) 754-8853, by phone or phone Monday through Friday between 8:30am and 5:30pm.
Reactions and quality issues can be reported to the FDA Medwatch Reverse Event Reporting Program.
what Bacillus cereus?
The FDA reports it Bacillus cereus or B. Celeus It is a bacteria that can cause two types of foodborne diseases.
The first type can start 1-6 hours after consuming contaminated food or drink. Symptoms include stomach cramps, vomiting and nausea.
Second type of food-neutral disease Bacillus Celeus The cause can occur 8-16 hours after consumption. The symptoms are diarrhea and stomach cramps.
“Healthy people can suffer only from short-term illnesses, but high levels of food exposure are B. Celeus It could cause death,” the FDA said.
If your child exhibits any of these symptoms associated with consumption of small treatments, contact your doctor immediately.