Medtech Products Inc., based in Tarrytown, NY, is recalling five lots of Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup because of contamination with Bacillus cereus and loss of shelf-stability.
The recall was initiated on June 17, 2025, and remains ongoing, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The affected products were distributed nationwide through retailers and online from Dec. 14, 2022, to June 4, 2025. The recalled syrup is packaged in 4 FL OZ (118 mL) amber bottles, sold in outer cartons with lot codes on both the bottle label and carton bottom.
Recalled product:
Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup (4 FL OZ, 118 mL)
UPC: 7-56184-10737-9
Lot Numbers and Expiration Dates:
0039, Exp. 11/2025
0545, Exp. 01/2026
0640, Exp. 02/2026
0450, Exp. 05/2026
1198, Exp. 12/2026
As of the posting of this recall, no serious adverse events have been reported. However, all lots within expiry are included in the recall.
Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled product immediately and contact their healthcare provider if they experience any issues related to its use. Medtech is offering reimbursements for affected products
About Bacillus cereus
Bacillus cereus can cause two types of foodborne illness. The first type, occurring 1–6 hours after consumption, is characterized by nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps. The second type, appearing 8–16 hours after consumption, involves stomach cramps and diarrhea, which may range from mild to profuse and watery. While most healthy individuals experience only short-term symptoms, high levels of B. cereus can be fatal in rare cases.
(To sign up for a free subscription to Food Safety News, click here.)
