Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup Recalled Over Bacillus Cereus Contamination (Bacteria)

Tarrytown, NY (June 17, 2025) – Medtech Products Inc., a subsidiary of Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc., has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of five lots of Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup due to the possible presence of Bacillus cereus and loss of shelf-stability.

The affected syrup, sold in 4 FL OZ (118 mL) amber bottles, may pose a health risk to consumers. Bacillus cereus is a foodborne bacterium that can cause gastrointestinal illness. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and diarrhea, with onset occurring anywhere from 1 to 16 hours after consumption. While healthy individuals typically experience short-term symptoms, exposure to high levels can, in rare cases, lead to severe illness or death.

Recalled Product Details:

• Brand: Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup
• Package: 4 FL OZ (118 mL) amber bottle
• UPC: 7-56184-10737-9
• Distributed: Nationwide (in stores and online) from 12/14/2022 through 06/04/2025
• Impacted Lot Numbers and Expiration Dates:
  • 0039 – 11/2025
  • 0545 – 01/2026
  • 0640 – 02/2026
  • 0450 – 05/2026
  • 1198 – 12/2026

The lot code can be found on both the bottle label and the bottom of the product’s outer carton.

No other Little Remedies® products are affected by this recall. At this time, no serious adverse events have been reported.

Consumer Action

Consumer Action:
Consumers who possess the recalled product should stop using it immediately and may contact their healthcare provider if they have experienced any symptoms related to the product. Medtech is offering refunds to those affected.

For questions or refund requests, contact Medtech:

• Phone: (800) 754-8853 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM ET)
• Email: medicalaffairs@prestigebrands.com
• Online Contact Form: www.prestigebrands.com/contact

Adverse reactions may also be reported to the FDA through the MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting Program:

• Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
• Mail or Fax: Call 1-800-332-1088 to request a form, or download it at www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm

This recall is being conducted in coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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