WASHINGTON — The maker of Robitussin cough syrup is recalling a number of numerous merchandise containing honey as a consequence of contamination that might pose a severe danger to individuals with weakened immune methods.
Haleon’s recall covers eight numerous Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Grownup and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Grownup, which have been distributed to shops and pharmacy suppliers. The Meals and Drug Administration posted the company’s announcement to its web site Wednesday.
The merchandise have the potential to trigger “extreme or life-threatening adversarial occasions,” if taken by individuals with weakened immune methods, resembling organ transplant recipients or these with HIV. A number of million individuals within the U.S. have circumstances that impair the immune system’s capacity to combat off infections. For many wholesome people, any infections ensuing from the merchandise are unlikely to be severe, the corporate mentioned.
Haleon didn’t disclose the character of the contamination however mentioned use of the merchandise might end in extreme fungal infections. The corporate didn’t instantly reply to requests for added particulars Thursday morning.
New Jersey-based Haleon mentioned it has not obtained any experiences of harm or an infection linked to the merchandise.
The affected merchandise have expiration dates starting from October 2025 to June 2026.
Individuals who have used the product ought to contact a well being supplier in the event that they assume they’re experiencing any drawback associated to the recall. They’ll additionally report the issue to the FDA’s online system.
