Tanzania and Rwanda Join Recall Of Johnson & Johnson Children’s Cough Syrup Amid Toxicity Concerns

Joining Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa in the recall of the affected batch, their decision underscores growing concerns over the safety of the syrup, commonly used to treat coughs, hay fever and other allergic reactions in children. South Africa has gone further by recalling an additional batch of the product.

Tanzanian Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA) said they began the recall on April 12 after hearing the Nigerian test results.