Alert for Parents Coast to Coast, Medtech Issues Nationwide Recall for Kids' Cough Syrup Over Bacterial Fears

Parents nationwide are being urged to check their medicine cabinets as Medtech Products Inc. issues a voluntary recall for its Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup due to potential bacterial contamination, specifically citing the presence of Bacillus cereus. The bacterium in question can lead to foodborne illnesses with symptoms ranging from nausea and vomiting to diarrhea which can occur anywhere from 1 to 16 hours after ingestion, as reported by Local10.

The recall was announced on Wednesday and affects five lots of the children's cough syrup that were sold across the United States both in brick-and-mortar stores and online from December 14, 2022, until June 4, 2025, the product distribution spans quite a period indicating a widespread impact that parents and caregivers nationwide should be aware of, continuing vigilance for any potential health risks is crucial. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed the recall, notifying the public of the health risks associated with Bacillus cereus, which can be particularly serious for people with weakened immune systems, and even potentially fatal at high exposure levels, as noted by Today.

The Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup comes in a 4 fl. oz. (118 mL) amber bottle and the potentially contaminated lots can be identified by specific UPC codes and expiration dates ranging from November 2025 to December 2026; details of which are made available in the recent announcements. So far, there have been no serious health complications reported in connection with the recalled syrup, Medtech has confirmed, indicating prompt action to prevent adverse outcomes.

For parents who have purchased the recalled cough syrup, Medtech has laid out channels for obtaining refunds, including contacting the company by email at [email protected] or by phone at (800) 754-8853, or through its website, providing accessible options for consumers to resolve the issue and safeguard their families health, especially as no other Little Remedies products have been implicated in the recall. It is recommended that consumers stay informed about such health and safety notices to ensure the well-being of their loved ones.