Baby cough syrup is recalled after bacterial contamination

The FDA has recalled DG/health Naturals baby Cough Syrup + Mucus due to a bacterial contamination.

Posted 4:20 p.m. Mar 21, 2019 — Updated 4:20 p.m. Mar 21, 2019

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Saeed Ahmed, CNN

CNN — The FDA has recalled DG/health Naturals baby Cough Syrup + Mucus due to a bacterial contamination.

The children's cough syrup comes in a 2-ounce bottle in a carton labeled DG™/health baby Cough Syrup + Mucus.

The product is distributed nationwide in Dollar General retail stores and has the potential to put children at risk for two forms of gastrointestinal illness.

Some of the symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea. Infants, young children and others with weakened immune systems are the most at risk if exposed.

The bacteria was found after audit testing showed that one in 10 bottles showed low levels of Bacillus cereus, the FDA said. Production has been suspended while the FDA and the company continue their investigations as to the source of the problem.

Consumers who purchased the cough syrup may return it for a full refund.

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