The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1308-2019·Announced 2019-05-08

Kingston Pharma Recalls Infant Cough Syrup Due to Microbial Contamination

Kingston Pharma LLC is recalling DG health NATURALS infant cough syrup due to microbial contamination with Bacillus species. Consumers should stop using the product.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a 'Severe' severity score under the rubric, particularly given the presence of high-risk pathogens like Bacillus cereus in an infant product.

Plain-English summary

Kingston Pharma LLC is recalling 15,240 bottles of DG health NATURALS For Infants 2+ Months+ baby Cough Syrup + Mucus, Natural Grape Flavor, 2 FL OZ (59 mL). The recall is due to microbial contamination with Bacillus circulans and Bacillus cereus / thuringiensis / mycoides.

The affected product, identified by Lot# KL180157 and UPC 8 54954 00250 0, was distributed to Dollar General Stores. This FDA Class II recall indicates that use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately and contact Kingston Pharma LLC for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
DG health NATURALS For Infants 2+ Months+ baby Cough Syrup + Mucus, Natural Grape Flavor, 2 FL OZ (59 mL), UPC: 8 54954 00250 0, Product Code: 003
Affected units
15,240

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot# KL180157

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.