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2. WHO warns of falsified cough syrup ingredients seized ... - AOL

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   The batch of Benylin Paediatric syrup recalled was made by J&J in South Africa in May 2021, although Kenvue now owns the brand after a spin-off from J&J last year. (Reporting by Patrick Wingrove.

3. Gambia cough syrup scandal - Wikipedia

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   Gambia cough syrup scandal refers to the deaths of 70 children in The Gambia from the consumption of four cough syrups manufactured in India. In October 2022, the World Health Organization issued a medical product alert asking regulators to remove Maiden Pharmaceuticals' products from the market.

4. Uzbekistan cough syrup scandal - Wikipedia

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   The Uzbekistan cough syrup scandal was a series of poisonings that resulted in the deaths of 18 children in Samarkand and two more children elsewhere in Uzbekistan in December 2022 and January 2023. It was caused by the toxic levels of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol in cold medicines produced by the Indian company Marion Biotech, such as ...

5. Toxic cough syrup - Wikipedia

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   The Naturcold brand of cough syrup from India was associated with the tragic deaths of multiple children in Cameroon. WHO testing on June 27, 2023, revealed alarming levels of diethylene glycol in Naturcold, reaching as high as 28.6% – over 200 times the acceptable limit, which should not exceed 0.1%. This highly toxic solvent, normally used ...

6. Cough syrup deaths overseas prompt US crackdown on ... - AOL

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   Florida-based Lex, a contract manufacturer of cough and cold medicines that can be used by children, was called out by the FDA on Aug. 17 for lax testing and repeated quality-control violations ...

7. Uzbek court sentences 23 over contaminated cough syrup deaths

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   A court in Uzbekistan sentenced 23 people to prison terms on Monday over the deaths of 68 children linked to contaminated cough syrups produced by India's Marion Biotech, following a six-month ...

8. Lean (drug) - Wikipedia

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   Dextromethorphan syrup. Lean or purple drank (known by numerous local and street names) is a polysubstance drink used as a recreational drug. It is prepared by mixing prescription-grade cough or cold syrup containing an opioid drug and an anti-histamine drug with a soft drink and sometimes hard candy.

9. Contaminated cough syrup in Africa no longer available - WHO

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   April 22, 2024 at 2:41 AM. LONDON (Reuters) - A contaminated batch of Benylin Paediatric Syrup is no longer available in the African countries where it was sold, the World Health Organization said ...