The product contains morphine, an opioid not listed on the label
January 21, 2016Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.Master Herbs of Pomona, Calif., is recalling all lots of Licorice Coughing Liquid, cough syrup in 100 ml bottles.
The product contains morphine, an opioid not listed on the label.
The unaware ingestion of morphine can lead to life-threatening respiratory depression and death.
The company says it is unaware of adverse events associated with use of the product.
The recalled product, used for the temporary relief of cough due to cold, minor throat and bronchial irritations, can also be identified by the Chinese Product Name: Licorice Coughing Liquid.
It was distributed to Chinese grocery stores in various cities in California, New Jersey, Hawaii, Illinois, Ohio and Nevada.
Customers who have the recalled product should stop using it and return it to place of purchase.
Consumers with questions may contact Master Herbs at 626-319-9915 Monday through Friday from 10:00am - 5:00pm (PST) or anytime via email at 999herbs@gmail.com.