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Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup recall: Potential Foodborne Illness – Bacillus cereus

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Potential Foodborne Illness – Bacillus cereus

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The hazard: Microbial contamination

A micro-organism that should not be in this product was found in it, which is why the batch is being pulled rather than quietly reworked.

What the notice says: Bacillus cereus (B. cereus) can cause two types of food-borne illnesses.

Why it matters: The product was found, or is suspected, to carry a harmful micro-organism. The agency notice names the specific organism and that detail matters, because the illness it causes and the people most at risk differ from one to the next.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Most foodborne infections cause stomach cramps, diarrhoea, nausea and sometimes fever, starting anywhere from hours to weeks after exposure depending on the organism. See a doctor for a high fever, bloody diarrhoea, vomiting that stops you keeping liquids down, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, or signs of dehydration. Infants, pregnant people, adults over 65 and anyone immunocompromised should seek advice earlier.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
June 17, 2025
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Little Remedies
Product type
Other food products
Distribution
Nationwide
UPC codes
756184107379
Reports of harm
No serious adverse events have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Honey Cough Syrup

What the company announced

TARRYTOWN, N.Y.--(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)—June 17, 2025—Medtech Products Inc., a Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. company (“Medtech” or “Company”), is voluntarily recalling five lots of Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup (the “Product”) due to the presence of Bacillus cereus and loss of shelf-stability. Bacillus cereus (B. cereus) can cause two types of food-borne illnesses. One type is characterized by nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps that can start 1 to 6 hours after eating or drinking contaminated food. 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. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term illness, exposure to high levels of foodborne B. cereus can cause death.

The affected lots were distributed nationwide in the United States through retailers and online from 12/14/2022 through 06/04/2025.

The table below identifies the UPC, lot numbers, and expiration dates of the Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup impacted by this recall.

  • Item UPC: 7-56184-10737-9 · Lot #: 0039 · Exp. Date: 11/2025
  • Item UPC: 0545 · Lot #: 01/2026
  • Item UPC: 0640 · Lot #: 02/2026
  • Item UPC: 0450 · Lot #: 05/2026
  • Item UPC: 1198 · Lot #: 12/2026

Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup is packaged in a 4 FL OZ (118 mL) amber bottle and is sold in an outer carton with the Lot Code appearing both on the bottle label and on the bottom of the carton (images below).

This recall does not include any other Little Remedies® products.

No serious adverse events have been reported to date.

All lots of Little Remedies® Honey Cough 4 FL OZ (118 mL) still within expiry are being included in the scope of the recall.

Consumers who have the recalled Product should stop using it immediately and should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to the use of this Product. The company will also offer reimbursement for consumers who have purchased Products from the recalled lots.

Consumers with refund requests or questions regarding this recall can contact Medtech via e-mail at [email protected] , through its website at https://www.prestigebrands.com/contact , or by phone at (800) 754-8853 on Monday – Friday 8:30-5:30 eastern time.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm

Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 5 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 756184107379

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 0039
  • 12/2026. Little Remedies

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 4 FL OZ
  • 118 mL

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Contamination

Little Remedies — A micro-organism that should not be in this product was found in it, which is why the batch is being pulled rather than quietly reworked.

  1. Stop eating it and keep it separate from other food.
  2. Bag and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.
  3. Clean and sanitise the fridge shelf, container or surface it was stored on.
  4. Read the official notice for the organism named — the advice for Listeria, Salmonella and hepatitis A is not the same.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers with refund requests or questions regarding this recall can contact Medtech via e-mail at [email protected] , through its website at https://www.prestigebrands.com/contact , or by phone at (800) 754-8853 on Monday – Friday 8:30-5:30 eastern time.

Company contact: Medtech Products Inc. — Consumers: Medtech, (800) 754-8853, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Little Remedies other food products recalled?

Potential Foodborne Illness – Bacillus cereus Bacillus cereus (B. cereus) can cause two types of food-borne illnesses.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 756184107379; lot code 0039, 12/2026. Little Remedies. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it and keep it separate from other food.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers with refund requests or questions regarding this recall can contact Medtech via e-mail at [email protected] , through its website at https://www.prestigebrands.com/contact , or by phone at (800) 754-8853 on Monday – Friday 8:30-5:30 eastern time.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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