(WDNews) – Medtech Products Inc. has issued a nationwide recall of its Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup for possible bacterial contamination.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the affected syrup may be contaminated with
Bacillus cereus
, a type of bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea, typically appearing within one to 16 hours after exposure.
The recall affects 4-ounce bottles distributed through retail stores and online between December 2022 and June 2025. Impacted products can be identified by UPC 7-56184-10737-9 and the following lot numbers and expiration dates:
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Lot 0039, Exp. 11/2025
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Lot 0545, Exp. 01/2026
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Lot 0640, Exp. 02/2026
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Lot 0450, Exp. 05/2026
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Lot 1198, Exp. 12/2026
Lot 0039, Exp. 11/2025
Lot 0545, Exp. 01/2026
Lot 0640, Exp. 02/2026
Lot 0450, Exp. 05/2026
Lot 1198, Exp. 12/2026
The product is marketed for children ages 1 and older. No other Little Remedies products are part of this recall, and no serious health incidents have been reported so far.
Consumers are urged to stop using the syrup immediately. Medtech is offering refunds and can be reached at 800-754-8853 for more information.
