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Haleon is recalling eight lots of Robitussin cough syrup sold nationwide due to a microbial contamination. Consumers with questions can contact Haleon by phone at 1-800-245-1040 or by email at ...
The consumer healthcare company is recalling the cough syrup, sold under the brand name "Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult" in 4-ounce and 8-ounce doses, along with its 8-ounce night-time version.
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In 2022, deaths of nearly 100 children in Indonesia, were reported to be linked to cough syrup and liquid medication. The syrup contained "unacceptable amounts" of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, linked to acute kidney injuries (AKI). In October, health officials reported around 200 cases of AKI in children, most of who were aged under five.
2007 Toxic cough syrup in Panama: Pharmaceutical manufacturers used diethylene glycol, which they believed to be glycerine, to make cough syrup. [15] 2008 Chinese heparin adulteration [16] [17] 2009, 84 Nigerian children were reported to have died after being given "My Pikin", a teething syrup contaminated with diethylene glycol. [18]
In Canada, only Children's Motrin and Children's Tylenol Cough & Runny Nose were affected by the recall. [8] According to the FDA, consumers should stop using the recalled products even though the chance of related health problems was "remote." [3] A McNeil spokesperson stated that the recall was not made on "the basis of adverse medical events ...
The maker of Robitussin has issued a recall due to “microbial contamination.” Microbial contamination means that a microbe has gotten into something that it shouldn’t.
Kennel cough is so named because the infection can spread quickly among dogs in the close quarters of a kennel or animal shelter. Viral and bacterial causes of canine cough are spread through airborne droplets produced by sneezing and coughing. These agents also spread through contact with contaminated surfaces.