A recall has been issued by Medtech Products Inc., a Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. company and based in Tarrytown, New York for five lots of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup due to contamination with Bacillus cereus (B. cereus) and loss of shelf-stability. B. cereus is a spore-forming pathogen that can produce toxins capable of causing food poisoning in humans.
Background
The recall notice did not specify how the contamination with B. cereus in the recalled product was discovered.
Distribution
The affected items were distributed across the United States through online sales and retail outlets from December 14, 2022 and June 4, 2025.
Product Details
Consumer Action
As with all food recalls, consumers are strongly advised to discontinue use of the affected product even if it looks or smells safe to consume.
Anyone in possession of the recalled product is requested to not sell, serve, donate, or distribute them.
Consumers should thoroughly sanitize any surface or utensils that have come into contact with the recalled products.
The affected products should be disposed of immediately or can receive a reimbursement from the company.
Consumers with additional questions or concerns or refund requests can contact the company by email at [email protected], through their website at www.prestigebrands.com/contact, or by phone at 800-754-8853 from Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Eastern time.
Health Risks
No illnesses or injuries in connection with the consumption of the recalled products have been reported.
B. cereus bacteria triggers two distinct forms of foodborne illness. The first form produces nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain beginning one to six hours following consumption of contaminated food or beverages. The second form results in abdominal cramping and diarrhea that typically develops eight to sixteen hours after ingesting contaminated items. The diarrheal symptoms can range from minimal amounts to severe, watery episodes. While most healthy people experience only brief illness, severe exposure to high concentrations of this foodborne pathogen can result in fatal outcomes.
Leading food poisoning lawyers Ron Simon & Associates say that anyone experiencing symptoms of B. cereus infection should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
