More Children's Medicine Sold In New York May Be Deadly

Popular products sold across New York have just been recalled over dangerous bacteria and potential fungal contamination. Parents are urged to check their medicine cabinets immediately.

Medtech Products Inc., a Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. company, is recalling five lots of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup.

Cough Syrup Recalled in New York

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The recall is due to the presence of Bacillus cereus and loss of shelf-stability. Officials report that B. cereus can cause two types of foodborne illnesses.

One causes nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps that start one to six hours after consumption. The other causes stomach cramps and diarrhea that can start 8 to 16 hours after eating or drinking contaminated food.

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"Diarrhea may be a small volume or profuse and watery. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term illness, exposure to high levels of foodborne B. cereus can cause death," the FDA warns.

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The recalled medicine was sold nationwide from December 2022 until June 4, 2025.

Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup is packaged in a 4 FL OZ amber bottle. No other Little Remedies products are part of this recall.

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The announcement comes just after the FDA recalled several Zicam products. Including Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs and Baby Teething Swabs, due to the potential fungi contamination.

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This contamination poses a significant health risk, particularly for children and individuals with compromised immune systems, potentially leading to serious blood infections.