DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 

 

JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR 

KE KIA‘ĀINA 

 

KENNETH S. FINK, MD, MGA, MPH
DIRECTOR 

KA LUNA HO‘OKELE 

 

 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

January 24, 2024                                                                                                                        24-009 

 

Department of Health issues voluntary recall alert for certain Robitussin Honey cough syrup products due to potential microbial contamination 

 

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents to a voluntary recall by Haleon, manufacturer of Robitussin cough syrups. Specifically, eight lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult cough syrup products are being recalled due to microbial contamination. The recalled products were distributed nationally, including retail stores and pharmacies here in Hawai‘i. 

 

Immunocompromised individuals who use the affected product could potentially develop severe or life-threatening adverse effects, such as fungemia or disseminated fungal infection. Life-threatening infections are not likely to occur with non-immunocompromised individuals, however, the occurrence of an infection may necessitate medical intervention. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using the product. To date, there have been no reports of adverse events attributed to the recalled products. 

 

The DOH Food and Drug Branch advises consumers to check the Lot Number and Expiration Date to determine if they possess the recalled product, stop consumption immediately, and safely dispose of the product or return it to place of purchase for a refund. For more information, customers may contact Haleon Customer Relations at 1-800-245-1040 (3:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. HST, Monday through Friday) or by email at [email protected]. 

 

Product descriptions and relevant information are listed below: 

Product	Lot Number	Exp. Date
ROBITUSSIN HONEY CF MAX DAY ADULT 4oz	T10810	31OCT2025
ROBITUSSIN HONEY CF MAX DAY ADULT 8oz	T08730	31MAY2025
	T08731	31MAY2025
	T08732	31MAY2025
	T08733	31MAY2025
	T10808	30SEP2025
ROBITUSSIN HONEY CF MAX NT ADULT 8oz	T08740	30JUN2026
	T08742	30JUN2026

 

                    

 

 

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Media Contacts: 

Michael Burke 

Environmental Health Program Manager 

Hawaiʻi State Department of Health 

Email: [email protected] 

 

Shawn Hamamoto 

Public Information Specialist 

Hawai‘i State Department of Health 

Phone: 808-586-4407 

Email: [email protected]