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The Independent UK
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Popular children’s cough medicine recalled over potentially deadly bacterial infection risk

The recall describes the symptoms associated with both foodborne illnesses. - (FDA)

A popular cough medicine for children has been recalled over a risk of bacterial infection that can be deadly.

Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup was recalled Tuesday over the “presence” of Bacillus cereus, a type of bacteria that can cause two types of foodborne illnesses, and because of “loss of shelf-stability,” according to a notice from the medicine makers, Medtech Products Inc.

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