DG™/health NATURALS baby Cough Syrup + Mucus has been recalled due to possible contamination with bacteria Bacillus cereus/Bacillus circulans.
According to the FDA, bacillus cereus in food products may cause vomiting and diarrhea.
In most cases, illnesses are mild and self-limiting, however more serious and even lethal cases have occurred.
Infants, young children, and others with weakened immune systems are most at risk of infection.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall.
The recalled DG™/health NATURALS baby Cough Syrup + Mucus” bottles were distributed in Dollar General retail stores nationwide.
The syrup comes in a carton labeled DG™/health baby Cough Syrup + Mucus in 2-fluid ounce bottles marked with Lot KL180157 with Expiration date 11/20 on the bottom of the carton and back of the bottle label; UPC Code 8 54954 00250 0.
Production of the product has also been suspended while FDA and the company continue their investigation as to the source of the problem.
Consumers who have purchased from the affected batch of the NATURALS baby Cough Syrup + Mucus” may return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
If you have any questions relating to the recall, you can contact the company at 1-844-724-7347 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST or e-mail at Christina.Condon@SciRegs.com.