A popular children's cough medicine, Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup, has been voluntarily recalled across the United States due to potential bacterial contamination that could pose serious health risks [1][2][3].

Medtech Products Inc., the New York-based manufacturer, announced the recall on June 18, 2025, citing the presence of Bacillus cereus bacteria and 'loss of shelf-stability' in certain batches [1][2]. The affected products were sold both in stores and online between December 14, 2022, and June 4, 2025 [3].

The recall affects five specific lots of the 4-fluid-ounce (118 mL) amber bottles, identifiable by the UPC 7-56184-10737-9. The recalled lot numbers and their corresponding expiration dates are [2][3]:

Lot 0039 (Exp. 11/2025)Lot 0545 (Exp. 01/2026)Lot 0640 (Exp. 02/2026)Lot 0666 (Exp. 02/2026)Lot 0971 (Exp. 05/2026)

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has urged consumers to 'stop using it immediately' if they have any of the affected lots [3]. No other Little Remedies products are included in this recall [3].

Bacillus cereus can cause two types of foodborne illnesses with varying symptoms and onset times [1][2]:

Nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps occurring 1-6 hours after exposureStomach cramps and diarrhea starting 8-16 hours after exposure

While most cases resolve within a day, the recall notice warns that 'exposure to high levels of foodborne B. cereus can cause death,' particularly in vulnerable individuals [1][2]. As of the recall date, no serious adverse effects have been reported [1].

Consumers who have purchased the affected product are advised to discontinue use and contact the company for further instructions. The FDA and Medtech Products Inc. continue to monitor the situation and investigate the source of contamination.