Cough Syrups To Be Made Prescription-Only After Series Of Contamination Deaths
This comes a month after the deaths of several children in Madhya Pradesh, linked to contaminated cough syrups found to
Why India needs a 'rejection culture': Calling out poor quality to build a truly viksit nation
The tragic loss of children due to tainted cough syrup underscores a glaring deficiency in our national quality standard
The instruction forms part of a detailed follow-up circular issued to all liquid oral manufacturers
Medical representative held with banned cough syrup and alprazolam tablets in Hayathnagar
DCGI orders states to enforce revised Schedule M norms, launch inspections of drug units
NEW DELHI: In a bid to enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) at drug manufacturing companies, Indias drug regulator
Over 15 Lakh Vials Of Banned Cough Syrup Seized In Ghaziabad, 8 Arrested
In one of the biggest crackdowns on the illegal trade of banned pharmaceutical substances in recent years, Ghaziabad Pol
SIT arrests wife of accused doctor in MPs deadly cough-syrup case
Chhindwara: The SIT investigating the cough syrup tragedy that claimed the lives of 24 children in Madhya Pradesh has ar
Wife Of Accused Doctor Arrested In MP Cough Syrup Case That Killed 24 Children
As many as 24 children in Madhya Pradesh, mostly under the age of five, died after consuming Coldrif syrup.
Cough syrup tragedy: SIT arrests wife of accused Dr Praveen Soni, who allegedly prescribed Coldrif
Police arrested Jyoti Soni, wife of accused doctor Praveen Soni, in connection with the cough syrup tragedy. The contami
Cough syrup tragedy: SIT arrests wife of accused doctor in MP case
CHHINDWARA: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the cough syrup tragedy that claimed the lives of 24 children i
Cough Syrup Tragedy: SIT Arrests Wife of Accused Dr Praveen Soni
Chhindwara-based Dr Soni, who allegedly prescribed the contaminated cough syrup c' to most of the ailing kids, was arres
Deaths from Sub-standard drugs: Painful price of policy failure
Lessons from Chhindwara: Health governance needs accountability By Raju Kumar BHOPAL: The Chhindwara cough syrup traged
Cough syrup row: 400 bottles seized in Maharashtra, one held
Police in Maharashtras Thane district seized banned cough syrup valued at about Rs 3.3 lakh and arrested one person, who
Infant dies in Madhya Pradesh; family blames Ayurvedic cough syrup
Authorities seize medicines, send samples for testing; officials urge caution against over-the-counter remedies amid ong
BHOPAL: A five-month-old girl, administered a combination of medications, including a herbal cough syrup, passed away to
Cough syrup tragedy: Drug company's medical representative arrested in M.P.
The police have so far arrested six persons in the case
Cough Syrup Tragedy: Drug Company's Medical Representative Arrested in MP
Satish Verma, who worked for the Tamil Nadu-based company, was arrested from Chhindwara on the intervening night of Sund
Cough syrup tragedy: Drug company's medical representative held in MP
A medical representative associated with the infamous Coldrif syrup has been taken into custody by police following the
MP: Digvijay Accuses BJP of Taking Funds from Pharma Firms Making Substandard Drugs
Demands resignation of MPs health minister for cough syrup tragedy
DCGI brings in stricter norms for tracking supply chain of high-risk solvents
The order, issued earlier this week, comes following serious safety concerns after the alleged death of over 20 children
Uttarakhand to ban online sale of medicines following child deaths linked to cough syrups
DEHRADUN: In the wake of tragic child deaths linked to contaminated cough syrups across the country, the Uttarakhand gov
All pharma-grade solvent manufacturers are required to obtain manufacturing licences through the ONDLS portal and upload
Expired Medicines Distributed To Patients At Telangana's Rasoolpura Basti: BRS
This comes after the Tamil Nadu-based pharmaceuticals company that manufactured the Coldrif cough syrup linked to 22 chi
Cough Syrup Deaths: When the System Fails, Doctors Are Blamed
In the cough syrup deaths, the manufacturer faced action much after the doctors arrest, writes Dr Ashwini Setya.
Cough Syrup Deaths: MP Court Remands TN Firm Owner to Judicial Custody
A special investigation team (SIT) had earlier taken Govindan, owner of Sresen Pharma, to Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu for
Banned Cough Syrup Worth Rs 3 Crore Seized In UP, 3 Arrested
A joint team of police and excise department officials seized banned cough syrup worth Rs 3 crore and arrested three acc
Banned cough syrup worth 3 crore seized, three held in Uttar Pradesh
The drug inspector confirmed that they contained the narcotic substance codeine, which falls under the category of prohi
Watch: Cough syrup deaths, Nobel Prize and antimicrobial resistance
In this weeks episode of Health Wrap, we cover the tragic deaths linked to contaminated cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh,
Palaniswami blames Tamil Nadu governments negligence for cough syrup deaths in M.P.
He alleges that the T.N. government did not carry out inspections at the Kancheepuram-based company in 2024 and 2025
T.N. govt acted swiftly to ban Coldrif syrup, seal pharma unit: Health Minister
The Health Minister was responding to a Calling Attention Motion moved by the Opposition members and alliance partners o
After Cough Syrup Tragedy, Madhya Pradesh Hospital Under Lens Over 'Worms' In Medicine | News18
Amid child deaths linked to a toxic cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh, a government hospital in Gwalior is now facing a comp
Special teams formed to monitor drug firms in Tamil Nadu: Minister Subramanian
Tamil Nadu has formed special teams to continuously monitor its 397 pharmaceutical firms following infant deaths linked
Special teams formed to monitor drug firms in Tamil Nadu: Minister Subramanian
Tamil Nadu has formed special teams to continuously monitor its 397 pharmaceutical firms following infant deaths linked
Banned cough syrup worth 2 crore recovered from goods train in Tripura
During the coordinated raid, the teams successfully recovered 90,000 bottles of banned Escuf syrup from two goods train
Madhya Pradesh Government Hospital Under Lens Over Worms In Antibiotic Syrup
Amid child deaths linked to a toxic cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh, a government hospital here is now facing a complaint
After cough syrup tragedy, MP hospital recalls Azithromycin bottles over alleged worms
Amid growing concerns over child deaths linked to toxic cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh, a government hospital in Gwalior
Worms Found in Childs Antibiotic at Gwalior Hospital; Entire Stock Sealed
Complaint over contaminated Azithromycin syrup comes days after 24 child deaths in MP linked to toxic cough syrup; sampl
After cough syrup tragedy, Madhya Pradesh hospital under lens over 'worms' in medicine
A government hospital in Gwalior has sealed its entire stock of Azithromycin antibiotic after a complaint alleged worms
Cough syrup deaths: another child from Madhya Pradesh dies during treatment in Nagpur
Chhindwara Additional Collector Dhirendra Singh said the child had been admitted in Nagpur since September 14 but her co
Centre To Bring New Drug Law Following Madhya Pradesh Cough Syrup Tragedy
The CDSCO will be empowered to take immediate action against spurious or substandard drugs in the country. The licensing
MP cough syrup tragedy: Child death toll rises to 24 after three year-old girl dies in Nagpur
BHOPAL: Acute kidney failure caused by poisoning from Coldrif cough syrup has claimed the life of one more child from Ma
MP: Coldrif cough syrup fatality count rises to 24 after two more children die
Tragedy strikes Chhindwara as two more children die from adulterated cough syrup. The death toll now stands at 24. The v
J&K Imposes Ban on Three Contaminated Cough Syrups
Jammu, Oct 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Drug and Food Control Organisation (DFCO) has imposed an immediate ban on the sale,
India's cough syrup tragedy shows huge drug safety gaps
The poisoning of children in Madhya Pradesh state has sparked urgent calls to reform India's massive pharmaceutical indu
It is shameful that despite numerous regulatory bodies at the national and state levels for ensuring quality of medicine
Two more arrests made in Madhya Pradesh Coldrif cough syrup deaths; four arrested so far
BHOPAL: Two more arrests have been made in the case related to the acute kidney failure deaths of at least 23 kids cause
For Every Bottle Of Killer Cough Syrup Doctor Prescribed, He Got Rs 2.5 As Cut
How would you price the life of a child? How would you assess its worth? For the doctor who prescribed the cough syrup t
WHO Issues Alert Over Substandard Cough Syrups in India
New Delhi, Oct 14: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a global alert against three India-made cough syrups
Toxic Cough Syrup, Deadly Fallout: Here's How The Public Health Crisis Unfolded
What began with a few strange deaths linked to cough syrups rapidly snowballed into a multi-state public health and regu
WHO Issues Alert Against Substandard Oral Cough Syrups In India
New Delhi, Oct 14: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued an alert against three substandard oral cough syrups i
5,900 Prohibited Cough Syrups Bottles Seized In Vizag
The syrup, manufactured by Bajaj Formulations, Roorkee (Uttarakhand), contains the prohibited combination Chlorphenirami
HRDA, IAP Urge Use Of Natural Remedies For Cough
Prefer natural remedies over cough syrups: Docs
5,900 cough syrup bottles seized over violation of norms in Vizag
The bottles did not carry the mandatory warning on their labels that the syrup is not to be used for children below 4 ye
Licence Of Tamil Nadu Firm Behind 'Killer' Cough Syrup Revoked
The Tamil Nadu Drug Control department has revoked the complete licence of Sresan Pharma, which manufactured 'Coldrif' c
ED Raids Srison Pharma and Tamil Nadu Drug Control Officials in Cough Syrup Death Case
Chennai, October 13 (Daily Kiran): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday carried out raids at multiple locations li
ED raids Coldrif manufacturer, TNFDA officials
Chennai: The ED on Monday raided premises linked to Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of Coldrif cough syrup that
Coldrif Case: ED Raids Chennai Pharma Firm Linked to Death of 22 Children
Chennai, Oct 14: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday carried out searches at seven locations in Chennai linked to
The state health department stated that the company has been officially shut down after its investigation of toxic conta
Coldrif Maker License Cancelled, Company Shuts Down
The state health department said the company has been officially shut down following the detection of toxic contaminants
Probe Agency ED Raids Premises Linked To Firm Behind 'Killer' Cough Syrup
The 'Coldrif' cough syrup was found to be dangerously adulterated with diethylene glycol (DEG), a highly poisonous subst
Coldrif Cough Syrup Case: ED raids 7 Chennai locations linked to Sresan Pharma
The raids also covered the residences of senior officials from the Tamil Nadu Drug Control Department, officials said.
Cough Syrup Deaths: Annamalai Alleges TN Drug Controllers Did Not Attend Training Session
The cough syrup was found to be dangerously adulterated with the highly poisonous substance Diethylene Glycol (DEG):Tami
Cough syrup tragedy: Kamal Nath meets kin of deceased kids, blames administration for negligence
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath visited Chhindwara. He met families whose children died after consuming
Delhi bans Coldrif cough syrup after lab finds 46% toxic chemical in batch
NEW DELHI: Two days after this newspaper reported that the Delhi government was likely to ban the cough and cold syrup C
Drug regulator tightens safety norms after cough syrup deaths
War of words continues between Madhya Pradesh & Tamil Nadu over cough syrup deaths
Madhya Pradesh's Mohan Yadav government faces scrutiny after over 20 children died, allegedly from 'Coldrif' cough syrup
Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari demanded that a case be registered against the drug controller, and the Princ
Cough syrup deaths: Congress seeks CBI probe, resignation of MP health min
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari on Saturday alleged that the state governments negligence led to the
Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari accused the state government of negligence in over 20 child deaths linked to
Lapses by TN Food & Drug department exposed in Coldrif probe
New Delhi: The investigation against the Kanchipuram-based manufacturer of Coldrif cough syrup, linked to the deaths of
Cough syrup deaths: Probe against Coldrif manufacturer exposed lapses by TNFDA
Lapses by the Tamil Nadu Food and Drug Administration in enforcing basic regulatory norms have been exposed following th
The Delhi government has banned the sale, purchase, and distribution of Coldrif cough syrup after it was declared ot of
Watch | Cough syrup horror: a medicine that became poison in Madhya Pradesh
Cough syrup deaths: Delhi govt bans sale, distribution of Coldrif
New Delhi: The Delhi government has banned the sale, purchase and distribution of Coldrif cough syrup after it was decla
Central Drug Regulator Blames Tamil Nadu Lapses For Syrup Tragedy: Sources
The central drug regulator has blamed the negligence of Tamil Nadu authorities for the cough syrup tragedy.
Doctors in MP Register Protest against Illegal Arrest of Dr Soni in Cough Syrup Deaths Case
Doctors alleged that the cough syrup at the centre of the controversy contained poisonous industrial solvent, and demand
DCGI has issued a directive to all States and Union Territories, calling for strict compliance with the Drugs Rules, 194
Cough Syrup Linked To Child Deaths In India Not Shipped To US: Drug Regulator
The US Food and Drug Administration confirmed on Friday that toxic cough syrups linked to children's deaths in India had
Coldrif Cough Syrup Deaths: Pharma Firm Owner Sent To 10-Day Police Custody
A Parasia court on Friday sent Sresan Pharma owner Ranganathan to 10-day police custody in connection with the deaths of
We're sure Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh taking action: Centre on cough syrup deaths
The Supreme Court expressed concern over child deaths in Madhya Pradesh due to contaminated cough syrup but refused to m
'Killer Cough Syrup Manufacturer Sent To 10-Day Police Remand
CAG flags states procurement of banned drugs
Responding to allegations against the T.N. government in the cough syrup case, he says two senior drug inspectors from t
Police interrogate owner on manufacturing processes, personnel involved in manufacturing, quality checks; highly unusual
Cough syrup deaths: TN-based pharma firm owner under 10-day remand
BHOPAL: Ranganathan Govindan, the owner of Tamil Nadu-based pharmaceutical unit that manufactured contaminated Coldrif c
As Madhya Pradesh Grapples With Cough Syrup Deaths, Another Lapse Emerges
Even as Madhya Pradesh continues to grapple with the deaths of 23 children in the Chhindwara toxic cough syrup tragedy,
Cough syrup deaths: Court remands TN-based firm owner in 10-day police custody
Chhindwara: Ranganathan Govindan, owner of Tamil Nadu-based Sresen Pharma that manufactured contaminated cough syrup Col
Cough syrup deaths: Sresan Pharma owner Ranganathan sent to 10-day police custody
A Madhya Pradesh court has remanded Sresan Pharma owner Ranganathan to 10-day police custody following alleged child dea
Amid Cough Syrup Deaths, Auditor Flags Madhya Pradesh's Mega Purchase Of Banned Drugs
Even as Madhya Pradesh reels from the tragic deaths of 23 children in Chhindwara due to a toxic cough syrup, a new revel
Amid Cough Syrup Deaths, Big Reveal In Centre's 2024 Audit On Drug Testing
Major revelations have been made over the reality of drug tests amid a probe into the deaths of nearly two dozen childre
Cough Syrup Deaths: SC Dismisses PIL for CBI Probe, Nationwide Reforms
New Delhi, Oct 10: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a PIL seeking an inquiry and systemic reforms in drug safety fo
Cough Syrup Row: Will CBI probe children's death in MP, Rajasthan? Supreme Court says...
The PIL filed sought a retired Supreme Court judge to monitor a probe and inquiry into the manufacture, regulation, test
WHO flags regulation gaps after India child deaths from cough syrups
At least 20 children have died after consuming cough syrups contaminated with diethylene glycol.
Supreme Court dismisses plea on cough syrup deaths
The petitioner said precious time was passing without any substantial steps taken in the investigation by the States
Cough syrup deaths: SC rejects PIL seeking CBI probe, drug safety review; toll at 21 in MP
The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea for a CBI investigation into the deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasth
Cough syrup deaths: Supreme Court rejects PIL seeking CBI probe, nationwide drug safety review
The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL seeking reforms in drug safety mechanisms following child deaths linked to toxic cough
Cough Syrup Deaths: SC Rejects PIL Seeking CBI Probe, Nationwide Drug Safety Review
NEW DELHI, Oct 10: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a PIL seeking an inquiry and systemic reform in drug safety mec
SC to hear PIL on child deaths linked to toxic cough syrup
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Friday a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a high-level probe i
Coldrif cough syrup banned in Bengal after child deaths linked to it in Madhya Pradesh
The batch linked to the Madhya Pradesh incident has not entered West Bengal, but as a precautionary measure, we have inf
Cough syrup deaths news updates: SC to hear PIL seeking CBI Probe, nationwide drug safety review
Cough syrup toll at 23; Tamil Nadu pharma owner held
The death toll from adulterated cough syrup reached 23 after two more children died of renal failure. Police arrested th
Cough Syrup Crisis In India: What Parents Should Know
Cough syrup crisis in India: child deaths spark warnings. Know which syrups to avoid and safe care tips for children. Th
AP Government Recalls Stocks of Cough Syrup Respifresh TR
Govt orders withdrawal of Respifresh TR over high Diethylene Glycol levels; inspections intensified
Mr. Yadav slammed the Congress for making the cough syrup tragedy an issue, saying that the Opposition party should stag
Amid Cough Syrup Deaths, Madhya Pradesh Blames Tamil Nadu, Alleges Negligence
Madhya Pradesh still reeling from the devastating Coldrif cough syrup tragedy which has claimed the lives of 23 children
MP CM Mohan Yadav accuses TN govt of inadequate support over cough syrup poisoning deaths of 23 kids
BHOPAL: As the death toll of children from cough syrup poisoning continued to rise in Madhya Pradesh, the states chief m
Kerala health dept issues new guidelines for treating cough in children
Kerala's health department has issued new technical guidelines for treating cough in children, including strict precauti
Madhya Pradesh cough syrup death toll touches 22, CM Mohan Yadav says Tamil Nadu not cooperating
Mohan Yadav questioned the licensing process of pharma companies in Tamil Nadu and demanded a regulatory investigation o
364 Violations Found At Pharma Company Behind 'Killer' Cough Syrup: Sources
The pharmaceutical company, Sresan Pharma, at the centre of the cough syrup tragedy that has claimed over a dozen childr
MP CM alleges TN govt not cooperating with cough syrup probe
Nagpur/Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday alleged that the Tamil Nadu government was not coop
CDSCO calls for list of all cough syrup manufacturers in India, initiates joint audit
The regulatory body also also informed the WHO that it has identified three contaminated cough syrups linked to the rece
3 Cough Syrups Recalled, Ordered to Stop Production, None of Them Were Exported: CDSCO Tells WHO
The CDSCO on Wednesday informed the global health agency that none of the products were exported from India
India has declared three cough syrups toxic following the deaths of at least 17 children. Investigations revealed high l
Maharashtra FDA intensifies inspections and sample collections of cough syrups across Pune district following child deat
The inspectors failed to conduct quality checks on drugs manufactured by Sresan Pharmaceuticals, whose Coldrif cough syr
Cough syrup adulteration case: Tamil Nadu government suspends two senior drug inspectors
Tamil Nadu suspended two senior drug inspectors for inaction in a cough syrup adulteration case. The state government is
India bans three cough syrups after 17 children die; Coldrif found toxic
CHENNAI: Indias health authorities have banned three cough syrups Coldrif, Respifresh TR, and ReLife after they were f
The plea seeks court's direction to the central government to identify the regulatory failures that allowed substandard
SC to hear plea seeking CBI probe, nationwide drug safety overhaul in cough syrup deaths
The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Friday a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) demanding a CBI probe and sweeping reforms
Cough syrup deaths: SC agrees to hear PIL seeking CBI Probe, nationwide drug safety review
The Supreme Court will hear a PIL on Friday concerning systemic reforms in drug safety following child deaths in Madhya
DEHRADUN: Following widespread concerns and deaths linked to contaminated cough syrups in several states, the Uttarakhan
India declares three cough syrups toxic after child deaths
India has declared three cough syrups toxic. Seventeen children have died in the past month. All deaths are linked to Co
Cough syrup-linked deaths: Toll rises to 22 as two more children succumb
Two more children in Madhya Pradesh have died from kidney infections linked to a contaminated cough syrup, raising the d
Cough syrup case: Death toll rises to 22 as two more children die in MP
The death toll in the toxic cough syrup tragedy in Madhya Pradesh rose to 22 after two more children from Chhindwara dis
WHO Inquires if Cough Syrup Linked to Child Deaths Was Exported
They said the global health agency will take a call on issuing a 'Global Medical Products Alert' on the cough syrup, Col
Was cough syrup linked to child deaths exported to other countries: WHO to Indian authorities
NEW DELHI : The World Health Organisation has sought to know from Indian authorities whether the cough syrup linked to c
WHO Flags Regulatory Gap, Export Risks After Cough Syrup Tragedy
Amid the nationwide outrage over children's deaths caused by adulterated cough syrups in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, t
Explained: The Toxic Truth Behind India's Cough Syrup Deaths
In Madhya Pradesh, the death toll of children who died after consuming contaminated cough syrup has climbed to 20.
G. Ranganathan, owner of Sresan Pharma that made Coldrif cough syrup, arrested in Chennai
Ranganathans 2,000 sq ft manufacturing facility located along the ChennaiBengaluru Highway has been sealed, while his re
Owner of TN-based Sresan Pharma arrested in Chennai over cough syrup deaths
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) from Madhya Pradesh, with the assistance of Chennai City Police, arrested Ranganathan
Owner of Coldrif Cough Syrup Manufacturer Arrested After 21 Child Deaths in MP and Rajasthan
Sresan Pharmaceuticals owner Ranganathan was arrested in Chennai after 21 children died in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
The Dramatic Operation Behind Pharma Owner's Arrest In Cough Syrup Tragedy
The pharmaceutical company owner, the key accused in the cough syrup tragedy that has claimed over a dozen children's li
NEW DELHI/CHENNAI/BHOPAL: The Centre has pointed fingers at the Tamil Nadu Food and Drug Administration (TNFDA) for not
Cough syrup deaths: IMA demands Nadda's intervention, withdrawal of case against pediatrician
The IMA President pointed out that the Supreme Court's laid down a proper procedure to be followed prior to arresting a
Cough Syrup Deaths: Coldrif Maker Arrested
Ranganathan will be presented before the Chennai court today and will be brought to Chhindwara after securing transit re
Pharma Firm Owner Arrested Over 20 Children's Deaths Linked To Coldrif Syrup
The owner of the Tamil Nadu-based pharmaceuticals company that manufactured the adulterated Coldrif cough syrup linked t
Cough syrup row: Owner of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, maker of Coldrif syrup, arrested over child deaths
S Ranganathan, owner of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, maker of Coldrif cough syrup, was detained in connection with the deaths
Cough syrup tragedy: Police arrest Sresan Pharma owner S. Ranganathan
Madhya Pradesh Police have arrested S. Ranganathan, owner of Sresan Pharma, in connection with the toxic cough syrup Col
Cough syrup deaths: IMA seeks withdrawal of case against RMP
New Delhi: In view of pediatricians arrest following deaths of children due to the consumption of a contaminated cough s
Children's deaths in MP due to renal failure were initially reported in September, with authorities taking action after
Tragedy strikes as cough syrup deaths climb to 21 across Madhya Pradesh, with new fatalities in Betul and Pandhurna. Chi
Watch: Cough syrup deaths in Madhya Pradesh: Families mourn victims, demand justice
In Madhya Pradeshs Chhindwara district, grief runs deep. Families who lost their children after consuming a cough syrup
Government tightens drug quality checks after cough syrup deaths
WHO seeks clarification from India if cough syrup linked to child deaths here have been exported
Official says that the need for global medical product alert will be investigated only after receiving a response from I
Pulmonologists in Kerala issue advisory for rational use of cough syrups
Exclusive: How Madhya Pradesh's Drug System Failed To Stop A 'Killer' Syrup
In Madhya Pradesh, 20 children are dead and seven more are battling for life after consuming a toxic cough syrup that sh
Medical Body Wants Central Committee To Probe Cough Syrup Deaths
Expressing 'deep concern' over the deaths of children due to cough syrup contamination, the Federation of All India Medi
Madhya Pradesh SIT conducts probe at factory, registered address of cough syrup maker in Tamil Nadu
The Chennai-based pharmaceutical company has been supplying the cough syrup 'Coldrif' to Puducherry, Madhya Pradesh and
Cough syrup deaths: 'Release doctor immediately,' demands FAIMA; advises Centre on safety measures
Medical associations are demanding the immediate release of a doctor arrested in connection with child deaths linked to
'Doctor Scapegoat To Quell Outrage': Medical Body On Cough Syrup Deaths
A doctor is being made the scapegoat for the cough syrup tragedy in Madhya Pradesh, and those approving such drugs must
Experts recommend ayurvedic cough syrups for kids: completely safe and effective
Amidst concerns over children's cough syrup safety, experts advocate Ayurvedic remedies as a safe and effective alternat
A seven-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) from Madhya Pradesh, led by an Assistant Commissioner of Police, conduct
Ayurvedic cough syrups, home remedies are safe and effective for children: Expert
New Delhi, Oct 8: Amid concerns regarding the quality of cough syrups being administered to children, experts say Ayurve
Five children remain critical after contaminated cough syrup claims 20 lives
At least 20 children have died in Madhya Pradesh after consuming the toxic Coldrif cough syrup, while five more children
Coldrif row: After 20 children die in Madhya Prdesh, WHO seeks clarification from India over...
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has sought clarification from the government on whether the Coldrif cough syrup, con
Cough Syrup Row: Centre to cancel 'toxic' Coldrif maker license? Tamil Nadu's FDA to decide on...
Coldrif, a cough syrup manufactured by Sresan Pharmaceuticals in Tamil Nadu's Kancheepuram, has been linked to the death
Telangana DCA issues Stop Use Notice after MP lab flags toxic compound in two cough syrups
The DCA urged the public to immediately discontinue the use of these two cough syrups. It earlier issued a public adviso
DCA Issues Immediate Ban on Two Cough Syrups
Health Directorate urges doctors to avoid prescribing cough syrups for children under five; stresses non-drug remedies a
Arunachal govt bans sale of Coldrif cough syrup
ITANAGAR: The Arunachal Pradesh government has banned the sale and use of Coldrif cough syrup in the wake of the death o
Telangana DCA issues alert on adulterated cough syrups
Hyderabad: The Drugs Control Administration, Telangana, has received an alert from the Drug Testing Laboratory, Governme
Arunachal Pradesh bans sale of Coldrif cough syrup
Arunachal Pradesh has banned Coldrif cough syrup. This action follows the deaths of 14 children in Madhya Pradesh linked
After suffering from fever and a cold, the children had consumed Coldrif syrup, resulting in vomiting and difficulty uri
The deadly dose: Inside India's cough syrup obsession
Indias booming cough syrup market faces scrutiny after contaminated syrups kill multiple children.
Coldrif row: What churned out killer syrup - filthy unit, leaking equipment
Drug inspectors found Sresan Pharmaceuticals used non-pharmaceutical grade propylene glycol without an invoice for its t
Cough syrup tragedy: Toll hits 17; doctors say toxic chemical affecting brain
Two more children have died from toxic cough syrup Coldrif in Madhya Pradesh, bringing the total to 17 in 43 days. Both
MP: 20 children died so far due to contaminated cough syrup
Nagpur: Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla on Tuesday said a total of 20 children from the state have
Cough syrup poisoning: Death toll of MP kids rises to 20
NAGPUR: Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla on Tuesday said a total of 20 children from the state have
Cough Syrup Tragedy: Two More Children Die In MP's Chhindwara, Death Toll Rises To 16
The death toll is expected to rise in Chhindwara as another six children remain hospitalised after alleged consumption o
Cough syrup death toll rises to 17 in Madhya Pradesh
Nine children who consumed adulterated Coldrif are under treatment for kidney failure; doctors begin indefinite strike i
After MP, Rajasthan Deaths, Now Gujarat Finds Toxic DEG In Cough Syrup As Many States Step Up Checks
The finding comes amid nationwide inspections ordered by the Union Health Ministry following multiple reports of contami
Cough syrup deaths: Congress demands judicial probe, says 'parchi' CMs are busy touring Delhi
Who owns Sresan Pharma, the company behind Coldrif cough syrup?
The Coldrif cough syrup is manufactured by Sresan Pharmaceuticals, a Tamil Nadu-based company.
2 More Children Die Of Renal Failure, Toll Mounts To 16, 2 More Cough Syrups Banned
While a two-year-old girl died of kidney infection on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday, a one-year-old baby b
Contaminated cough syrup issue: Centre, State should take due action, says Anbumani
MP: 2 More Children Die of Renal Failure, Toll Mounts to 16
The government has banned two more cough syrups
Maharashtra Bans Sale Of Two Cough Syrups Amid Concerns Over Child Deaths
The Maharashtra government banned the sale of 'Respifresh TR' and 'Relife' cough syrups, saying they contained diethylen
Cough syrup deaths: Two more children die in MP's Chhindwara, death toll rises to 16
CHHINDWARA: Two more children undergoing treatment for kidney failure after consuming contaminated cough syrup have died
Cough syrup deaths: Toll in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara rises to 16 as two more kids die
Two more children in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, have died from kidney failure after consuming a contaminated cough syru
Cough Syrup Deaths Rise In Madhya Pradesh, Opposition Makes 'Bulldozer' Demand
What began as a mystery illness among children in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district has now turned into a full-blown
In Focus Podcast | Cough syrup deaths: Where is India going wrong with its medicines
Dr Anant Phadke decoded the issue of contaminated cough syrups, flags concerns with regulatory oversight of the pharma s
Coldrif row: Why this deadly cough syrup led to many deaths? Know which states have banned it
A cough syrup has become a new villain in many states, as it has led to the deaths of over 14 children in Madhya Pradesh
Punjab Bans Coldrif Cough Syrup After Child Deaths in Madhya Pradesh
Chandigarh, Oct 7: The Punjab government has issued an immediate ban on the sale, distribution, and use of Coldrif cough
Gujarat government cracks down on two pharmaceutical companies amid cough syrup scare
The Gujarat government has cracked down on two pharmaceutical companies after multiple cough syrup samples manufactured
MP govt to bear treatment costs for children affected by contaminated cough syrup
Madhya Pradesh government will cover all treatment costs for children suffering kidney infections from contaminated coug
Coldrif cough syrup deaths: MP govt to bear treatment costs
Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh government will bear the entire cost of treatment of children suffering from kidney infection
Cough syrup deaths: Punjab and HP governments ban Coldrif
CHANDIGARH: Punjab and Himachal Pradesh governments have banned the sale, distribution and use of Coldrif cough syrup, f
Punjab Bans 'Adulterated' Coldrif Syrup After 15 Children Die In Madhya Pradesh
Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, and Telangana have issued advisories and banned the Coldrif cough syrup.
Cough Syrup Shocker: How This Drug For Alcohol Poisoning Ended Up Becoming A Lifesaver
At least 15 children died from diethylene glycol poisoning after consuming Coldrif syrup batch SR-13 by Sresan Pharmaceu
PIL in SC seeks court-monitored probe into Toxic Cough Syrup Deaths
New Delhi, Oct 7: A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court following multiple child deaths
Punjab Govt Bans Coldrif Cough Syrup
The Uttar Pradesh government has also banned Coldrif cough syrup
Cough syrup deaths: All you need to know about the case
A cough syrup named Coldrif has been linked to the deaths of 15 children. The syrup contained a toxic industrial solvent
Punjab Bans 'Coldrif' Cough Syrup Following Children Death In Other States
The Punjab government has banned the sale, distribution and use of Coldrif cough syrup in the wake of 14 children dying
PIL in Supreme Court seeks CBI probe, national drug safety review over cough syrup deaths
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court demanding a CBI probe and sweeping reforms in Ind
Deadly cough syrup horror: What went wrong and how to identify safe oral suspensions
Recent reports highlight serious illnesses and deaths linked to contaminated ColdRif cough syrups in India, primarily du
Cough syrup deaths: Plea in Supreme Court for judicial commission inquiry
The petition filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari has also sought a transfer of the FIRs to the CBI
Punjab bans Coldrif cough syrup with immediate effect for failing quality test
Punjab has banned 'Coldrif' cough syrup after it was found to contain diethylene glycol at levels far exceeding the perm
Cough Syrup Deaths: PIL In SC Blames Regulatory Lapses, Seeks Ban On Contaminated Syrups
The PIL holds Ministry of Health responsible for ignoring World Health Organization (WHO) warnings regarding the toxic c
Madhya Pradesh Bans Two More Cough Syrups Following Death Of 15 Children
As per the official report, Relife Syrup and Respifresh TR Syrup have been found to contain dangerous chemicals in amoun
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav suspends three officials in Chhindwara cough syrup tragedy
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has ordered strict action following deaths linked to a cough syrup in Chhindwa
Cough syrup row: Madhya Pradesh drug controller transferred, 3 others suspended
Tragedy struck Chhindwara as 15 children died after allegedly consuming Coldrif cough syrup. In response, Madhya Pradesh
DC Edit | Cough Syrups: Keep Kids Safe
The toll at home had begun even earlier with deaths of children reported as early as 2019
TG Warns Against Cough Syrup Use
An advisory by the directorate of public health and family welfare (DPH&FW), dated October 5, 2025, warned against the i
Toxic chemical DEG found above permissible limit in cough syrup: Government test report
A government lab in Bhopal found 46.28% diethylene glycol (DEG), an industrial chemical, in a cough syrup sample linked
MP: SIT To Probe Cough Syrup Tragedy, Toll Mounts To 14
Heads start rolling, Drug controller shunted out, 3 officers suspended
Delhi govt asks hospitals to follow Centre's advisory on rational use of cough syrups in children
Delhi government has mandated all hospitals to strictly follow the Centre's advisory on the rational use of cough syrups
Maharashtra citizens are safe as no Coldrif syrup is supplied in the State, says FDA
Despite no confirmed supply in the state, Maharashtra FDA urges public vigilance over toxic cough syrup.
Cough syrup deaths: IMA slams MP doctors arrest, says onus on manufacturers and authorities
NEW DELHI: The arrest of a doctor over the death of 14 children from contaminated cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh has igni
Cough syrup deaths: NHRC issues notices to 3 states, DCGI
New Delhi: The NHRC has issued notices to Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh governments, directing them to pro
Cough syrup deaths: Kerala restricts sale, officials suspended in MP
Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh Government on Monday transferred the states drug controller and suspended three officials ami
Cough syrup deaths: Three officials suspended in Madhya Pradesh
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Congress leader Jitu Patwari visit families of victims
Karnataka on high alert after nationwide reports of child deaths linked to cough syrups
In its statement, the IMA said the regulatory bodies concerned failed to monitor the concentration of DEG in the alleged
Cough syrup tragedy: IMA protests against doctors arrest
The prescribing doctor has no way of knowing whether a medicine is contaminated until adverse outcomes are reported amon
MP cough syrup tragedy: 3 drug inspectors suspended; SIT to probe deaths
Madhya Pradesh suspends two drug inspectors and a deputy director following the deaths of 14 children allegedly due to a
Production, Quality And Distribution: Trifecta Behind Cough Syrup Deaths
Vats of chemicals being heated on gas stoves, plastic pipes oozing residue, rusted equipment and untrained workers - ins
No supply of contaminated cough syrup in Andhra Pradesh, says Health Minister
Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav directs officials to ensure that liquid medicines for cold and cough are not prescribe
Chhindwara cough syrup case: 3 officials suspended after 3 of 19 samples failed; CM slams congress
What is Sresan, the company behind Coldrif cough syrup, linked to 14 children's deaths?
Several states, including Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, have banned the Coldrif cough syrup.
National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to four states and the Drug Controller General following child death
Medical Bodies Back MP Doctor Arrested Over Cough Syrup Deaths, Demands Fair Probe
FAIMA and IMA support the doctor, arrested in Madhya Pradesh after children died from toxic Coldrif cough syrup, urging
Cough Syrup Tragedy: Madhya Pradesh Acts, Cracks Down, Suspends Officials
The death of 16 children - after they consumed Coldrif cough syrup - in Chhindwara has pushed the Madhya Pradesh governm
Amid Cough Syrup Deaths, Kerala Bans All Medicines For Children Under 12 Without Prescription
The Kerala Health Department on Monday ordered that no medicines should be given to children under 12 without a doctor's
BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh government on Monday suspended two drug inspectors and a Deputy Director of the food and drug
Cough Syrup Deaths: MP CM Yadav Meets Victims' Families, Assures Them Of Strict Action
Mohan Yadav met families of 14 children who died in Chhindwara after consuming Coldrif cough syrup.
Telangana govt issues alert over adulterated Coldrif cough syrup
Hyderabad: The Telangana government has directed all District Medical and Health Officers (DM&HOs) to sensitise public o
SIT to probe death of 14 children in MP; Doctor held, toxic cough syrup maker booked
Chhindwara unit president of the Indian Medical Association said if Dr. Soni is not released, all doctors will launch an
Centre to Issue Guidelines on Rational Use of Cough Syrups After Child Deaths
New Delhi, Oct 6: Following the tragic deaths of 12 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, allegedly linked to contam
Coldrif cough syrup deaths: Congress demands removal of MP health minister
Chhindwara: Madhya Pradesh Congress head Jitu Patwari on Monday demanded the removal of Health Minister Rajendra Shukla
Kerala To Ban All Products Of Firm Producing Coldrif Cough Syrup Linked To Kids' Death In MP
Kerala is expected to ban all products of firm producing Coldrif syrup that is linked with children's deaths in Madhya P
Karnataka Govt Ask Officials to Keep Vigil Over Cough Syrups after Child Deaths in MP, Rajasthan
Amid concerns over the quality of cough syrups, the Union Health Ministry on Sunday underlined the need for all drug man
Uttarakhand bans cough syrups after nationwide alert over child deaths
DEHRADUN: In the wake of tragic child fatalities linked to cough syrups across several Indian states, the Uttarakhand He
'Poison Fed As Medicine': They Had A Cold, A Cough Syrup Killed Them
16 children and a medicine that ended up killing them -- the cough syrup tragedy in Madhya Pradesh has exposed massive g
Telangana DPH urges rational use of cough syrups in children following DGHS alert
Criminal case filed against Coldrif maker following deaths off 10 children
Indian police launched criminal action against Sresan Pharma after its 'Coldrif' cough syrup, containing dangerous level
SIT to Probe Cough Syrup-Linked Child Deaths in MP
Chhindwara Additional Collector Dhirendra Singh said that ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh each, announced by Chief Minister Mohan
MP: SIT to probe death of 14 children; doctor held, cough syrup maker booked
Chhindwara: The Madhya Pradesh police have formed a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the death of 14 children i
Overprescribed Cough Syrups Are A Concern; Contamination Is A Disaster. Don't Mix The Two
These two issues need to be understood and tackled separately as the first is a problem of medical culture and the other
Uttar Pradesh bans Coldrif cough syrup after 14 deaths in Madhya Pradesh
The order also prohibits the import and export of the cough syrup in government and private institutions
Cough syrup tragedy: 'Seal drug company, no other parent should suffer our ordeal'
Bereaved parents of six children who died after consuming Coldrif cough syrup, contaminated with diethylene glycol, are
Coldrif row: 14 MP kids given banned cough syrup fighting for life in Maharashtra hospitals
Fourteen children from Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district are critically ill in Nagpur hospitals after consuming the b
Coldrif tragedy: Doctor held, SIT set up as Madhya Pradesh's 'syrup toll' rises to 14
Madhya Pradesh's cough syrup tragedy deepened as three more children died in Chhindwara, raising the toll to 14. A docto
Cough Syrup, Then More Sickness And Death: Shell-Shocked Families Try To Cope
After days of denial, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has announced Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia for each of the 11
Centre holds high-level meeting on cough syrup deaths to strengthen drug quality assurance
NEW DELHI: In response to concerns about the deaths of children due to substandard cough syrups in Rajasthan and Madhya
Cough syrup deaths: Ensure drug manufacturers comply with Revised Schedule M norms, govt to states
The Union health ministry addressed cough syrup quality. A meeting reviewed drug norm compliance. This followed child de
It is really intriguing that the country which boasts of to be one of the largest pharmaceutical suppliers across the wo
Centre Holds Key Meet As Cough Syrup-Linked Deaths Surge To 18, Urges States To Act Swiftly
Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava led a meeting after 14 child deaths in Madhya Pradesh and 2 in Rajasthan
Cough syrup contamination:Health Ministry directs strict compliance with revised Schedule M norms
The Ministry has warned that licences of non-compliant units would be cancelled; the direction comes after an emergency
Centre Holds High-Level Meeting After Cough Syrup Deaths
The Union Health Ministry on Sunday held an emergency high-level meeting with health secretaries and drug control offici
Maharashtra bans Coldrif cough syrup batch over safety concerns
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Sunday ordered an immediate halt to the sale, distribution, and us
We are also covering: Madhya Pradesh Doctor Arrested For Prescribing 'Toxic' Cough Syrup After Death Of 14 Children and
Watch: Coldrif cough syrup | Why many states have banned?
Madhya Pradesh government has banned the sale of Coldrif cough syrup across state, where most of the deaths have been re
MP reports two more likely child deaths from Coldrif syrup after 11 earlier fatalities
BETUL: Two children from Amla block in Madhya Pradesh's Betul district have died allegedly after taking Coldrif cough sy
Cough Syrup Row: Massive protest erupts in MP, Rajasthan; protestors demand resignation of...
Concurrently, in Jaipur, Congress workers held banners with the slogan, Nakli dawa band karo, doshiyo ke khilaaf karwayi
Two-Year-Old MP Girl's Body Exhumed For Postmortem After Probe Into Cough Syrup Deaths
The body of a two-year-old girl was exhumed from the cremation ground for a post-mortem study after at least 14 deaths l
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Cough syrup row: FIR filed against arrested doctor, manufacturer
Police arrested a doctor and charged a manufacturer after 14 children died in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, due to a 'toxi
MP Doctor Arrested over Deadly Cough Syrup
Dr. Praveen Soni, a pediatrician at the government hospital, had prescribed the syrup to children visiting his private c
Madhya Pradesh doctor arrested after 11 children die consuming cough syrup
Authorities in Madhya Pradesh have arrested a doctor in Chhindwara district following the deaths of 11 children who repo
Madhya Pradesh doctor, who prescribed cough syrup, detained after 9 children die
The case has been filed under BNS Sections 105 and 276, and Section 27 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act
Doctor Arrested as Coldrif Cough Syrup Linked to Child Deaths; Ban Expands Across States
The deaths of 14 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan have triggered outrage after Coldrif cough syrup was found to
Health Ministry Calls Urgent Meeting Over Cough Syrup-Linked Deaths In Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan
The Health Ministry will hold an emergency meeting today with state health officials to tackle the crisis of contaminate
CDSCO to Act Against Coldrif Syrup Maker
Another company, which supplied cough syrups in Madhya Pradesh, Nextro DS, is also under scrutiny
MP bans Coldrif cough syrup sale following death of 14 children; toxic chemical found in samples
Madhya Pradesh banned Coldrif cough syrup after 14 children died in Chhindwara due to suspected renal failure. The syrup
Madhya Pradesh Doctor Arrested For Prescribing 'Toxic' Cough Syrup After Death Of 14 Children
District Magistrate Harendra Narayan said that the substance in the syrup, which should have been within a 1 per cent li
Centre makes U-turn on cough syrup; Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, TN ban it
NEW DELH I: Hours after denying that controversial cough syrup Coldrif, which led to deaths of children in Madhya Prades
Cough Syrup Row: Doctor, who prescribed 'toxic' Coldrif, arrested in Madhya Pradesh
Police registered an FIR against the doctor, paediatrician Dr Praveen Soni, who had prescribed the contaminated cough sy
Madhya Pradesh Doctor Who Prescribed Cough Syrup Linked To Deaths Arrested
The Madhya Pradesh government also filed a case against Srisan Pharmaceuticals, the company which manufactured the Coldr
6-year-old dies at Jaipur hospital; parents claim boy was given cough syrup at home in Churu
The child was suffering from acute brain fever
Eleven children died in MP's Chhindwara from renal failure after consuming cough syrup. A lab report confirmed Coldrif s
CDSCO launches inspections of drug manufacturing units in six states after cough syrup deaths
NEW DELHI: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has initiated risk-based inspections of drug manufact
Rajasthan Health Minister Says Cough Syrup Linked To Deaths Of 3 Children 'Not Faulty'
The minister said the children who died were suffering from comorbidities and had been administered the cough syrup by t
This move will help finding out the gaps leading to quality failure of drug samples and suggest process improvement, the
MP Bans Coldrif Cough Syrup Sale, Test Confirms Presence Of Toxins
Madhya Pradesh government on Saturday banned sale and distribution of Coldrif cough syrup after tests confirmed presence
Kerala Joins Other States In Banning Coldrif Cough Syrup After Unexplained Child Deaths
Kerala suspended Coldrif cough syrup sales after deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Sresan Pharma's Tamil Nadu plan
Telangana issues 'public alert' on Coldrif syrup after child deaths in MP, Rajasthan
Telangana's Drugs Control Administration issued a 'stop use notice' for Coldrif cough syrup (Batch No. SR-13) following
Madhya Pradesh Deputy CM Rajendra Shukla termed the children's deaths from Coldrif cough syrup unfortunate, announcing a
Telangana issues public alert on Coldrif syrup after child deaths in MP, Rajasthan
Hyderabad: The Telangana Drugs Control Administration on Saturday issued a public alert stop use notice for Coldrif cou
Kerala Follows Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu In Banning 'Coldrif' Cough Syrup
Kerala has become the latest state to suspend the sale and distribution of the cough syrup Coldrif, after reports from M
MP bans sale of Coldrif cough syrup after 14 children die
Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh government on Saturday banned the sale of Coldrif cough syrup following the death of 14 child
Rajasthan bans 19 medicines by Kayson Pharma after death of two children
Rajasthan bans 19 Kayson Pharma medicines following safety concerns. State drug controller suspended; strict regulations
Gujarat govt orders probe to check presence of harmful ingredients in cough syrups
Gujarat ordered a probe into cough syrups sold in the state. This follows reports of child deaths in Madhya Pradesh and
MP CM Announces Rs 4 Lakh Aid For Families Of 11 Children Who Died After Consuming Cough Syrup
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav stated that upon learning of the incident, samples of Coldrif syrup were immed
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced Rs 4 lakh financial assistance for families of 11 children who died
Health Ministry says cough syrup Coldrif samples from TN plant contain contaminant DEG
Some States ban the sale of the cough syrup
Uttarakhand launches raids on medical stores amid child deaths linked to cough syrups
DEHRADUN: In the wake of tragic child fatalities linked to contaminated cough syrups in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, th
Tests samples of cough syrup found to be 'adulterated': Tamil Nadu Food Safety dept
Test samples of cough syrup from a Chennai-based firm were found adulterated, prompting officials to halt production and