The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority has recalled two batches of Benylin Paediatric Syrup. This after it received a report from the Nigerian National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control regarding the detection of high levels of diethylene glycol in a batch of the syrup.
Members of the public who have consumed these two batches, who experience any adverse reaction or witness it in children should consult their healthcare professional and report this using the
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