It's cold and flu season and unfortunately, two of the products people could turn to for relief could turn out to be quite dangerous.

According to the FDA, Haleon issued a voluntary recall this week that included eight lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult that had been available for the public to purchase.

Robitussin Honey CF Max Day and Nighttime are cough syrups indicated for the temporary relief of symptoms occurring with cold or flu, hay fever, or other respiratory allergies. The products are being recalled due to microbial contamination.

The FDA notes that in immunocompromised individuals, the use of the affected product could potentially result in severe or life-threatening adverse events such as fungemia or disseminated fungal infection.

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They add that in non-immunocompromised consumers, which is the population most likely to use the product, life-threatening infections are not likely to occur. However, the occurrence of an infection that may necessitate medical intervention cannot be completely ruled out.

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

Exactly Which Products Are Involved In This Recall?

This recall covers only the following lots of the cough syrups in question:

  • Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult 4 oz.
    Lot Number: T10810
    Expiration Date: 31OCT2025
  • Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult 8 oz.
    Lot Numbers: T08731, T08732, T08733, and T10808
    Expiration Dates: 31MAY2025 (for lots T08731, T08732, T08733) 30SEP2025 (for lot number T10808 only)
  • Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult 8 oz.
    Lot Numbers: T08740 and T08742
    Expiration Dates: 30JUN2026 for both lot numbers
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Haleon says they are notifying its distributors and customers directly to provide them with instructions for the return of all recalled products. Consumers who have purchased the product listed should stop consumption immediately.

Furthermore, consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this product.

The public is welcome to call the Haleon Consumer Relations team at 1-800-245-1040 (Monday through Friday 8 AM to 6 PM Eastern Time) or reach out via email to mystory.us@haleon.com.

The FDA says that adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail, or by fax.

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