{"id":102368,"date":"2025-01-22T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/?p=102368"},"modified":"2025-01-22T10:02:18","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T10:02:18","slug":"recall-cough-syrups-by-tesco-and-asda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/recall-cough-syrups-by-tesco-and-asda\/","title":{"rendered":"Urgent Recall of Cough Syrups by Tesco and Asda over Contamination Risk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In a recent move to safeguard public health, two leading UK supermarkets, Tesco<\/strong> and Asda<\/strong>, have recalled<\/strong> certain cough syrup<\/strong> products following contamination<\/strong> fears. The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency<\/strong> (MHRA) has issued a Class 2 recall notice<\/strong> for several batches<\/strong> of these medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This precautionary<\/strong> step follows the discovery of foreign material<\/strong> in some bottles, potentially putting customers at risk. The recall affects products that may have been purchased last year, leaving many consumers unaware of the potential hazard in their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contaminated Products and Affected Brands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The four specific products affected by the recall include Tesco Health Dry Cough Relief<\/a><\/strong>, Asda Strong Dry Tickly Cough<\/strong>, Almus Dry Cough Relief<\/strong>, and Bells Dual Action Dry Cough<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
These syrups, commonly used to relieve coughs associated with colds<\/strong> and flu<\/strong>, all contain dextromethorphan hydrobromide<\/strong>, a standard ingredient known for alleviating cough symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The contamination<\/strong> was identified following a single customer complaint, prompting further investigations. It is important to note that the recall involves only certain batches<\/strong>, which were distributed between September<\/strong> and November<\/strong> 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Affected Cough Syrup Products<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Tesco Health Dry Cough Relief 200ml<\/strong>\n
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Batch numbers: 235B1 (Exp: 01\/09\/2025), 240C3 (Exp: 01\/03\/2026), 242C1 (Exp: 01\/07\/2026), 245C3 (Exp: 01\/09\/2026)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Asda Strong Dry Tickly Cough 200ml<\/strong>\n
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Batch numbers: 236B1 (Exp: 01\/12\/2025), 240C2 (Exp: 01\/03\/2026), 243C1 (Exp: 01\/08\/2026), 245C2 (Exp: 01\/09\/2026), 246C1 (Exp: 01\/11\/2027), 247D1 (Exp: 01\/02\/2027), 248D1 (Exp: 01\/04\/2027), 250D1 (Exp: 01\/07\/2027)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Almus Dry Cough Relief<\/strong>\n
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Batch number: 249D1 (Exp: 01\/06\/2027)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Bells Dual Action Dry Cough<\/strong>\n
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Batch numbers: 237C1 (Exp: 01\/01\/2026), 238C1 (Exp: 01\/01\/2026), 239C1 (Exp: 01\/01\/2026), 242C2 (Exp: 01\/07\/2026), 243C2 (Exp: 01\/08\/2026)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What Tesco and Asda Customers Need to Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Customers who have purchased these products are being urged to inspect their medicine cabinets<\/strong> for the affected batches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Tesco Health Dry Cough Relief<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
While no immediate action is required, individuals are advised to remain vigilant for any visible signs of contamination<\/strong>. This could include any foreign material<\/strong> or unusual substances within the syrup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What to Do if You Have an Affected Product :<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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No need to return the product<\/strong>: You are not required to return the item to the store or manufacturer, but you should contact a healthcare professional<\/strong> if you experience any health issues after using the product.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Seek medical advice<\/strong>: If you notice any adverse effects<\/strong> or symptoms after consumption, seek prompt medical advice<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Report any reactions<\/strong>: The MHRA encourages individuals to report any potential side effects<\/strong> through the Yellow Card scheme<\/strong> to help monitor the safety of medicines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For those who bought affected products from Tesco<\/strong> or Asda<\/strong>, it\u2019s crucial to check the batch numbers and seek professional guidance if there are any concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Retailer Actions and Immediate Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In response to the recall, both Tesco<\/strong> and Asda<\/strong><\/a> have been instructed to stop selling the affected batches<\/strong> immediately. Retailers have been told to quarantine<\/strong> any remaining stock of the recalled products and return it to their suppliers<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This step aims to prevent further distribution of potentially contaminated products, ensuring that consumers are not exposed to any unnecessary health risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Retailers\u2019 Responsibility :<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Remove stock<\/strong>: All affected batches<\/strong> are to be removed from shelves and quarantined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Return stock to suppliers<\/strong>: Retailers must follow the prescribed process for returning affected items to suppliers<\/strong> to prevent them from re-entering the market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
No Immediate Danger, But Caution is Key<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The recall notice from Bells Healthcare<\/strong>, the company behind the affected products, stresses that no immediate risk has been posed to consumers thus far. The foreign material<\/strong> contamination was first identified after a customer complaint, but investigations are ongoing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The products<\/strong> involved, including those sold by Tesco<\/strong> and Asda<\/strong>, do not treat underlying health issues<\/strong> but are intended to provide temporary relief<\/strong> from coughing<\/strong>, often helping people get better rest<\/strong> during bouts of illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite the precautionary<\/strong> nature of the recall<\/strong>, it\u2019s essential that consumers<\/strong> stay aware of the issue and follow any relevant guidance from health professionals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Consumers<\/strong> are advised to check their shelves for the affected cough syrups<\/strong> from Tesco<\/strong> and Asda<\/strong> and contact healthcare professionals<\/strong> if any concerns arise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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What Tesco and Asda Customers Need to Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\nCustomers who have purchased these products are being urged to inspect their medicine cabinets<\/strong> for the affected batches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n