Were you affected by the cough syrup mould issues that came to light over summer? In the midst of the season for colds and coughs, you may want to take heed of this warning if you’re not aware of it already.
Over summer, a formal recall was issued with the UK’s medicines regulator, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. This was a Class 2 Medicines recall for own-brand glycerine and blackcurrant cough syrup products manufactured for children by Bell, Sons & Co.
As these are marketed as own-brand products, it’s the likes of Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco at the centre of this recall.
Brands affected by the cough syrup mould recall
The brands affected by the cough syrup mould recall include:
- Asda;
- Morrisons;
- Sainsubury’s;
- Superdrug;
- Tesco;
- Wilko.
Other brands are also involved, and you can find the full list below.
A total of 15 batches have been recalled. The recall stemmed from reports of mould in the products.
Time to check if you’re affected by the cough syrup mould recall!
Cold season is in full swing. If you’ve not heard about this issue, it’s time to check your cupboards and see if you’re affected by the cough syrup mould recall.
The last thing you want is for your children to become ill from mould in the very medicines that are supposed to be helping them.
Do not leave it to chance: check your medicine stocks now.
Full list of affected products in the cough syrup mould recall
The full list of affected products in the cough syrup mould recall are as follows:
- Asda Children’s Dry Cough Syrup Glycerol Blackcurrant Flavour 200 ml – Batch No. 274V1 (D Code: D10-5120; Expiry: 01-Aug-2020; Release date: 27/09/2017)
- Asda Children’s Dry Cough Syrup Glycerol Blackcurrant Flavour 200 ml – Batch No. 276V1 (D Code: D10-5120; Expiry: 01-Oct-2020; Release date: 31/10/2017)
- Asda Children’s Dry Cough Syrup Glycerol Blackcurrant Flavour 200 ml – Batch No. 278V1 (D Code: D10-5120; Expiry: 01-Dec-2020; Release date: 02/01/2018)
- Asda Children’s Dry Cough Syrup Glycerol Blackcurrant Flavour 200 ml – Batch No. 283W1 (D Code: D10-5120; Expiry: 01-Feb-2021; Release date: 19/02/2018)
- Bell’s Healthcare Children’s Dry Cough Glycerin 0.75g/5ml Syrup 200 ml – Batch No. 280V3 (D Code: D10-4315; Expiry: 01-Dec-2020; Release date: 04/01/2018)
- Morrisons Children’s Dry Tickly Cough Glycerin 0.75g/5ml Oral Solution 200 ml – Batch No. 282W1 (D Code: D10-4325; Expiry: 01-Jan-2021; Release date: 30/01/2018)
- Numark Children’s Dry Cough 0.75 g/5 ml Oral Solution 200 ml – Batch No. 280V1 (D Code: D10-4042; Expiry: 01-Dec-2020; Expiry: ; Release date: 04/01/2018)
- Numark Children’s Dry Cough 0.75 g/5 ml Oral Solution 200 ml – Batch No. 288W1 (D Code: D10-4042; Expiry: 01-Apr-2021; Release date: 27/04/2018)
- Sainsbury’s Children’s Dry Cough 0.75g/5ml Syrup 200 ml – Batch No. 275V1 (D Code: D10-0112; Expiry: 01-Sep-2020; Release date: 11/10/2017)
- Superdrug Children’s Dry Tickly Cough Glycerin 0.75 g/5 ml Oral Solution 200 ml – Batch No. 280V2 (D Code: D10-4695; Expiry: 01-Dec-2020; Release date: 04/01/2018)
- Superdrug Children’s Dry Tickly Cough Glycerin 0.75 g/5 ml Oral Solution 200 ml – Batch No. 284W1 (D Code: D10-4695; Expiry: 01-Mar-2021; Release date: 24/03/2018)
- Tesco Children’s Dry Cough Syrup 200 ml – Batch No. 277V1 (D Code: D10-4271; Expiry: 01-Oct-2020; Release date: 31/10/2017)
- Tesco Children’s Dry Cough Syrup 200 ml – Batch No. 278V2 (D Code: D10-4271; Expiry: 01-Dec-2020; Release date: 02/01/2018)
- Tesco Children’s Dry Cough Syrup 200 ml – Batch No. 281W1 (D Code: D10-4271; Expiry: 01-Jan-2021; Release date: 30/01/2018)
- Wilko Tickly Cough 0.75g/5ml Oral Solution 200 ml – Batch No. 275V2 (D Code: D10-0310; Expiry: 01-Sep-2020; Release date: 11/10/2017)