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The Prices and Consumer Affairs Division is informing consumers of a product recall for five lots of Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup due to the presence of Bacillus cereus and loss of shelf-stability.

Preliminary investigations by the Division have revealed that the recalled infant cough syrup is in Antigua and Barbuda, and we are advising consumers not to consume this product.

According to the manufacturer, Medtech Products Inc., the affected lots were distributed from 14 December 2022 through 4 June 2025.

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

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.

All lots of Little Remedies® Honey Cough 4 FL OZ (118 mL) still within expiry are being included in the scope of the recall. This recall does not include any other Little Remedies® products.

The Division is advising consumers who may have purchased the product not to consume it, but rather return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

According to the manufacturer, Bacillus cereus is a bacteria that can cause two kinds of foodborne illnesses, both related to gastrointestinal issues.

The first illness is marked by nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps that begin anywhere from one to six hours after consuming the contaminated product.

The second illness, which tends to begin eight to 16 hours after consuming the contaminated product, is marked by stomach cramps and diarrhoea.

Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare
provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to the use of this product.

“Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term illness, exposure to high levels of foodborne B. cereus can
cause death,” the announcement stated.

Consumers may also contact the Prices and Consumer Affairs Division at 462-4347 or consumeraffairs@ab.gov.ag for additional information or assistance.