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Aurohealth Recalls Walgreens Brand Acetaminophen Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
Recalled Walgreens Pain Reliever Acetaminophen 500 mg, 150 Count Bottle
Walgreens Pain Reliever Acetaminophen, 150 count bottles
Recall Date: June 16th, 2022
Units: About 137,300
Hazards: 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.
Remedies: Refund
Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of reach and sight of children. Contact Aurohealth for information on how to return the product at your nearest Walgreens store to receive a full refund.
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.
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Recalled Walgreens Pain Reliever Acetaminophen 500 mg, 150 Count Bottle
The UPC code, lot number and expiration date can be found on the label on the back of the bottle
Consumer Contact:
Aurohealth toll-free at 888-504-2014 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, online at www.walgreens.com/topic/information/recall.jsp, www.walgreens.com and click on "product recalls" at the bottom of the page, or www.aurohealth.com and click on "RECALL" at the top of the page for more information.Injuries:
None reported
Manufacturers:
Aurobindo Pharma Limited, of Telangana, India
Retailers:
Walgreens stores nationwide from October 2021 through April 2022 for about $9.
Importers:
Aurohealth LLC, of East Windsor, New Jersey
Distributors:
Walgreen Co., of Deerfield, Illinois
