Aurohealth Recalls Walgreens Brand Acetaminophen Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

Walgreens Pain Reliever Acetaminophen, 150 count bottles

Date of Recall

2022-06-16

CPSC Release Number

22-161

Manufactured In

India

Units

About 137,300

Manufacturer

Aurobindo Pharma Limited, of Telangana, India

Importer

Aurohealth LLC, of East Windsor, New Jersey

Sold By

Walgreens stores nationwide from October 2021 through April 2022 for about $9.

Problem/Hazard

The recalled over-the-counter products contain the regulated substance acetaminophen which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported

Description

This recall involves the Walgreens brand acetaminophen product. The red and white label states Walgreens, Easy Open for Adults, Pain Reliever, Acetaminophen, 500 mg, Fever Reducer, Extra Strength, 150 caplets. The bottle has a red continuous thread gear closure. UPC number 311917218090 and Lot numbers P2100627, P2100671, P2100672, P2100689 P2100747, P2100859 (each with expiration date Nov-2022) and P2200050 (with expiration date Jan-2023) are included in this recall. The UPC number, lot numbers and expiration date are printed near the drug facts panel on the label on the back of the bottle.

Remedy

Refund

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