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The Scary Reason Cough Syrup Is Being Pulled From Shelves Immediately

February 1, 2024 by Julia DeKorte
shefinds | Health

Bottles of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult are being recalled due to “microbial contamination.”

The Food and Drug Administration reported the recall, which was issued voluntarily by Haleon, on Jan. 24th. Read on for more details, including exactly which products the recall includes and what to do if you’ve purchased them.

Robitussin Cough Syrup Recall

According to the FDA, the following Robitussin cough syrups have been recalled because of a “microbial contamination:”

  • Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult 4oz; Lot Number: T10810; Expiry Date: 10/31/25
  • Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult 8oz; Lot Numbers: T08730, T08731, T08732, T08733, T10808; Expiry Dates: 5/31/25 and 9/30/25
  • Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult 8oz; Lot Numbers: T08740 and T08742; Expiry Date: 6/30/26
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According to Haleon, the microbial contamination could result in "severe or life-threatening adverse events such as fungemia or disseminated fungal infection" for immunocompromised individuals. For non-immunocompromised individuals, "life threatening infections are not likely to occur."

 

Haleon has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall yet.

 

If you have purchased any of these products, stop consumption immediately. For more information, you can contact the Haleon customer relations team at +1-800-245-1040 (Monday through Friday 8 AM to 6 PM Eastern Time) or reach out via email to [email protected].

Author:

Freelance Writer

Julia DeKorte is a New York-based writer. A graduate of the Columbia Publishing Course, Julia covers celebrity and brand news for SheFinds, reviews toys and games for People of Play, and loves cooking for her family, walking her dogs, and running outside, preferably in view of the ocean.

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