CPSC recall · Reported June 16, 2022
Sun Pharma Recalls Kroger Brand Acetaminophen Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
The recalled over-the-counter product contains the regulated substance acetaminophen which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act …
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., of Princeton, New Jersey recalled This recall involves the Kroger brand acetaminophen over-the-counter drug. The red, white….
Sun Pharma Recalls Kroger Brand Acetaminophen Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Pack… was recalled by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., of Princeton, New Jersey in June 16, 2022. Reason: The recalled over-the-counter product contains 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 #22162 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., of Princeton, New Jersey issued this CPSC recall-The recalled over-the-counter product contains 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 #22162 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves the Kroger brand acetaminophen over-the-counter drug. The red, white and gray label states Kroger, Acetaminophen, Extended-Release Tablets USP, 650mg, Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, 100 caplets. The bottle has a white continuous thread closure. The UPC number is 041260012877 with the batch codes AC45463, AC38213 or AC30682. The location of the UPC number is under the bar code on the packaging and the batch code is at the bottom of the label on the bottle.
Reason for recall
The recalled over-the-counter product contains the regulated substance acetaminophen which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the product 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 Kroger for information on how to properly dispose of the product and 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 | 22162 |
| Date reported | June 16, 2022 |
| Date initiated | June 16, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., of Princeton, New Jersey |
| Affected scope | About 34,660 |
| 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 Kroger fo…
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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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