CPSC recall · Reported June 16, 2022
Aurohealth Recalls Walgreens Brand Acetaminophen Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
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 …
Aurobindo Pharma Limited, of Telangana, India recalled This recall involves the Walgreens brand acetaminophen product. The red and white label s….
Aurohealth Recalls Walgreens Brand Acetaminophen Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant P… was recalled by Aurobindo Pharma Limited, of Telangana, India in June 16, 2022. Reason: The recalled over-the-counter products contain the regulated substance acetaminophen which must be in child r…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of reach …. Verify recall #22161 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Aurobindo Pharma Limited, of Telangana, India issued this CPSC recall-The recalled over-the-counter products contain the regulated substance acetaminophen which must be in child r….
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- June 16, 2022
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #22161 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 22161 |
| Date reported | June 16, 2022 |
| Date initiated | June 16, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | Aurobindo Pharma Limited, of Telangana, India |
| Affected scope | About 137,300 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of reach and sight of children. Contact Aurohealt…
- Check the recall number (22161) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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