This child’s cough syrup has been recalled. These are the symptoms it may cause
The US Food and Drug Administration reported On Wednesday, five lots of Honey Cough Syrup, a 100% natural cough drug for children over the age of one was spontaneously recalled by MedTech products. It was found that cough syrup in children is contaminated by Bacillus cereus, a bacteria that can cause two types of foodborne diseases.
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.
What should you do if you buy a small remedy? Honey cough syrup
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.complease contact the company via it Website Alternatively, call 800-754-8853 from 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday through Friday.
Reactions and quality issues can be reported to the FDA Medwatch Reverse Event Reporting Program.
What food-borne symptoms can you cause?
The FDA reports Bacillus cereus, or B. cereus, 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.
The second type of food-neutral disease caused by Bacillus cereus 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.