Table of contents
- Latest Little Remedies Cough Syrup Lawsuit Updates
- October 21, 2025: Class Action Reported Against Medtech and Prestige
- June 18, 2025: FDA Posts the Recall Notice
- June 17, 2025: Medtech Announces a Voluntary Recall
- What Is Bacillus Cereus?
- Who May Be Affected?
- Reported Injuries or Damages
- Recall and Regulatory Background
- Evidence to Preserve
- Filing Deadlines
- Potential Compensation
- Frequently Asked Questions
- How Do I Get a Refund for Recalled Little Remedies Syrup?
- How Do I Report a Reaction to the Recalled Syrup?
- Has the Little Remedies Cough Syrup Lawsuit Settled?
- What Does the Research Say About Contaminated Cough Syrup?
Medtech recalled five lots of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup in June 2025 because of Bacillus cereus contamination. The 4 FL OZ bottles were sold nationwide through retailers and online. Check your bottle’s label for the lot code.
A consumer class action in federal court names Medtech and its parent company, Prestige Consumer Healthcare. It alleges the syrup was marketed as safe despite the contamination. No MDL has been formed.
The FDA notice says no serious adverse events have been reported to date. Stop using any syrup from a recalled lot.
Latest Little Remedies Cough Syrup Lawsuit Updates
October 21, 2025: Class Action Reported Against Medtech and Prestige
PIX11 reported a class action against Medtech Products Inc. and Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. over Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup [1]. The class action is in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
The case was filed in July 2025 and was pending in the Southern District of New York at the time of the report. The complaint alleges the recall was not publicized outside the company website.
June 18, 2025: FDA Posts the Recall Notice
The FDA posted the company announcement of the nationwide recall on June 18, 2025, as a public service [2]. The notice names five lots of the syrup.
The FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. The same notice gives Medtech’s contact details for reimbursement and for questions about the recall.
June 17, 2025: Medtech Announces a Voluntary Recall
Medtech announced a voluntary nationwide recall of the syrup in five lots. The company cited Bacillus cereus and loss of shelf-stability.
What Is Bacillus Cereus?
CBS News reported the FDA’s description of Bacillus cereus as a bacterium that can cause two types of food-borne illness [3].
Healthy people may suffer only short-term illness, but the FDA notice adds that exposure to high levels of foodborne Bacillus cereus can cause death.
Who May Be Affected?
Anyone who bought Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup, 4 FL OZ (118 mL), in lots 0039, 0545, 0640, 0450 or 1198 may be affected. The UPC is 7-56184-10737-9.
The syrup was sold across the country, in stores and online, between December 14, 2022 and June 4, 2025. The lot code appears on the bottle label and on the bottom of the carton.
The recall does not include other Little Remedies products. The class action concerns the same syrup. Whether you qualify to join a claim depends on your own facts, so a lawyer should review your situation.
Reported Injuries or Damages
The class complaint alleges the syrup contained Bacillus cereus. PIX11 reports that the bacterium can cause food poisoning. The complaint says the syrup was improperly labeled because it was marketed as safe.
The FDA notice describes two types of Bacillus cereus illness. One brings nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps, starting 1 to 6 hours after contaminated food or drink. The other brings cramps and diarrhea after 8 to 16 hours.
Recall and Regulatory Background
The FDA notice is the official recall page. It covers five lots of the syrup, and the company offers reimbursement. Contact a physician or healthcare provider about any problems that may be related.
Evidence to Preserve
Keep these items if your child used the recalled syrup:
- The bottle and outer carton, which show the lot code printed on each
- Any remaining syrup, kept sealed and stored away from children
- Receipts or order confirmations that show where and when you bought it
- Photographs of the label and the lot code on the bottle
- Medical records and any notes on your child’s symptoms and dates
- Recall notices and refund messages exchanged with the company
Filing Deadlines
State law sets the time limit for filing a claim. The limit depends on where you live and on when the illness or injury, and its diagnosis, took place.
A late claim can be lost even when the facts support it. Speak with a lawyer soon, before any limit runs out.
Potential Compensation
The class complaint asks for monetary damages, restitution and statutory damages. PIX11 describes these as the relief the plaintiffs are seeking. In individual claims, damages can include medical expenses, lost income and pain and suffering.
Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. The facts of each case shape potential compensation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Get a Refund for Recalled Little Remedies Syrup?
To get a refund for recalled Little Remedies syrup, email medicalaffairs@prestigebrands.com, use the Prestige Brands contact page or call (800) 754-8853, Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 5:30 Eastern. The company says it offers reimbursement for the recalled product.
How Do I Report a Reaction to the Recalled Syrup?
To report a reaction to the recalled syrup, use FDA MedWatch at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm or call 1-800-332-1088. Tell your child’s doctor about any health problems as well.
Has the Little Remedies Cough Syrup Lawsuit Settled?
The Little Remedies cough syrup lawsuit against Medtech and Prestige has not settled. No settlement, verdict, court ruling or company response to the consumer class action has been reported so far.
What Does the Research Say About Contaminated Cough Syrup?
The research on contaminated cough syrup in this recall is the FDA’s description of Bacillus cereus illness. According to the FDA, diarrhea from the second illness may be a small volume or profuse and watery.