The US Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that Medtech Products has voluntarily recalled five lots of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup, a 100% natural kid’s cough medicine for ages 1 year and up. The cough syrup was found to contain Bacillus cereus, a bacterium that can cause two types of food-borne illnesses, and has lost its shelf-stability.
The five affected lots were distributed in the US both online and in retail stores from Dec. 14, 2022, to June 4, 2025. The lot numbers are 0039, 0545, 0640, 0450 and 1198, while the affected expiration dates extend to December 2026.
The FDA reports that “no serious adverse events have been reported to date.”
This cough syrup contains three ingredients: honey, purified water and a natural preservative.
If you purchased a Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup that has been recalled, stop using it immediately. If your child has experienced any issues that may be related to this product, contact their doctor. For reimbursement, you can email Medtech at [email protected], contact via its website at or by phone at (800) 754-8853, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern time.
Any reactions or quality issues can be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program.
What is Bacillus cereus?
The FDA reports that Bacillus cereus or B. cereus is a bacterium that can cause two types of foodborne illnesses.
The first type can start 1 to 6 hours after consumption of the contaminated food or drink. Symptoms include: stomach cramps, vomiting and nausea.
The second type of foodborne illness that Bacillus cereus causes can occur 8 to 16 hours after consumption. Its symptoms are diarrhea and stomach cramps.
“Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term illness, exposure to high levels of foodborne B. cereus can cause death,” the FDA said.
If your child is demonstrating any of these symptoms related to the consumption of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup, contact their doctor immediately.
