The maker of an herbal over-the-counter cough syrup is voluntarily recalling the product after morphine was found in the liquid.
Morphine is a controlled substance and can be dangerous to consume.
The US Food and Drug Administration issued
[ this warning ]
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Master Herbs' Licorice Coughing Liquid is sold at Chinese grocery stores across California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey and Ohio. (
[ 10 News ]
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People that bought the product are advised to return it to the store from which it was purchased. Consumers can also reach the company by phone at 626-319-9915.