OAN's Brooke Mallory
4:53 PM – Thursday, January 25, 2024
Consumer health company Haleon announced Wednesday that some Robitussin products advertised to treat cough, flu and sore throat symptoms will be recalled nationwide due to microbial contamination.
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With cold and flu season rapidly approaching, the recall could not come at a worse time.
Robitusin Honey CF Max Day and Max Night Cough Syrup in 4-oz and 8-oz bottles are affected by the recall, and the recalled items are not only available in October 2025, but also in May 2025 or 2026. It is scheduled to expire in June.”
by FDA press releaseImmunocompromised patients are more susceptible to contamination, which can lead to serious or fatal outcomes such as fungemia, hematofungal infections, and disseminated fungal infections.
Nevertheless, people who are not immunocompromised have little risk of developing the life-threatening symptoms listed above. However, according to the FDA, “the occurrence of infections that may require medical intervention cannot be completely ruled out.”
This recall only applies to the following lots.
“Consumer safety and product quality are Haleon's top priorities,” the company said in a statement. ABC News on Thursday. “After a thorough investigation, we have identified the root cause and are taking corrective and preventative measures to ensure this issue does not occur again.”
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