Medtech Products Inc. is voluntarily recalling five lots of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup due to the presence of bacterial contamination, according to a Food and Drug Administration notice published on June 17, 2025.
The product was recalled due to the presence of Bacillus cereus and a loss of shelf-stability. Bacillus cereus can cause foodborne illnesses, said the notice, warning consumers who have purchased the product to immediately stop using it and contact their health care provider if they experience any issues related to the product’s usage.
One type of foodborne illness caused by the bacteria is “characterized by nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps that can start 1 to 6 hours after eating or drinking contaminated food,” the FDA report said. “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.”…