Press Release

From the Ministry of Health

#TurksandCaicos#MinistryofHealth, January 25th, 2024 – Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands, 25^th January 2024: The Ministry of Health and Human Services (MoHHS) wishes to notify all local suppliers and the general public about the drug recall circulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This voluntary recall – led by Haleon – concerns Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult Products and is initiated due to microbial contamination (please see link below).

 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/haleon-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-robitussin-honey-cf-max-day-adult-and-robitussin-honey-cf#recall-photos

 Robitussin Honey CF Max Day and Nighttime are cough syrups that are used for the temporary relief of symptoms occurring with cold or flu, hayfever, or other respiratory allergies. Consumers, especially immunocompromised individuals, should note that the affected product can potentially result in severe or life-threatening adverse events such as fungemia (fungi or yeast in the blood) or disseminated fungal infection (infection spreads from one area of the body to other organ systems).

 The MoHHS’ top priority is to ensure public health safety and so wishes to advise consumers to stop using the mentioned products if found on the market and contact their respective local suppliers. Local suppliers and consumers may contact the Environmental Health Department at 338-2142 for more information on how best to dispose of these Robitussin products.

 In addition, consumers should contact their pharmacist, physician or other healthcare provider if they have any questions, concerns or have experienced any problems related to the use of these Robitussin products. Consumers are also advised to report any side effects via the MoHHS’ Adverse Drug Reaction Form found at https://gov.tc/docs/ADR.pdf.

 For further information, please contact the MoHHS at 338-3072.