Remember the recalls that McNeil announced back in January and May of this year for select Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec, and Benadryl products? Unfortunately, McNeil has announced yet another recall of 21 lots of over-the-counter medicines.
What items are being recalled?
| Product Name | Lot Number | UPC Code |
|---|---|---|
| BENADRYL® ALLERGY ULTRATAB™ | ||
| BENADRYL® ALLERGY ULTRATAB™ TABLETS 100 count | ABA567 | 312547170338 |
| BENADRYL® ALLERGY ULTRATAB™ TABLETS 100 count | ABA574 | 312547170338 |
| Children’s TYLENOL® Meltaways | ||
| CHILDREN’S TYLENOL® MELTAWAYS BUBBLEGUM 30 count | ABA544 | 300450519306 |
| MOTRIN® IB | ||
| MOTRIN® IB CAPLET 24 count | ACA003 | 300450481030 |
| MOTRIN® IB CAPLET bonus pack 50+25 count | ACA002 | 300450481764 |
| MOTRIN® IB TABLET 100 count | AFA060 | 300450463043 |
| TYLENOL®, Extra Strength | ||
| TYLENOL®, Extra Strength EZ TABLET 225 count | ASA206 | 300450422378 |
| TYLENOL®, Extra Strength EZ TABLET 50 count | ABA005 | 300450422507 |
| TYLENOL®, Extra Strength COOL CAPLET 24 count | ABA566 | 300450444240 |
| TYLENOL®, Extra Strength CAPLET bonus pack 24+12 count | ACA025 | 300450444318 |
| TYLENOL®, Extra Strength CAPLET 50 count | AFA018 | 300450449078 |
| TYLENOL®, Extra Strength CAPLET 50 count (included in Day/Night Pack) | ABA168 | 300450444530 |
| TYLENOL®, Day & Night Value Pack (contains Extra Strength CAPLET 50 count Lot # ABA168 & UPC 300450444530) | AEC005 | 300450527103 |
| TYLENOL®, Day & Night Value Pack (contains Extra Strength CAPLET 50 count Lot # ABA168 & UPC 300450444530) | AFC005 | 300450527103 |
| TYLENOL®, Day & Night Value Pack (contains Extra Strength CAPLET 50 count Lot # ABA168 & UPC 300450444530) | ADC002 | 300450527103 |
| TYLENOL®, Extra Strength RAPID RELEASE GELCAP 24 count | ACA024 | 300450488244 |
| TYLENOL®, Extra Strength RAPID RELEASE GELCAP 225 count | AJA119 | 300450488251 |
| TYLENOL® PM | ||
| TYLENOL® PM CAPLET 24 count | ACA005 | 300450482242 |
| TYLENOL® PM CAPLET 24 count | ADA259 | 300450482242 |
| TYLENOL® PM GELTAB 50 count | AFA100 | 300450176509 |
| TYLENOL® PM RAPID RELEASE GELCAP 20 count | ACA004 | 300450244208 |
Why is McNeil recalling these items?
This action is a follow-up to a product recall originally announced in January which was initiated following consumer complaints of a musty or moldy odor, which has been linked to the presence of trace amounts of a chemical called 2,4,6-tribromoanisole (TBA). The risk of serious adverse medical events is remote.
What should I do if I purchased these products and currently have them in my medicine cabinet?
Stop using the product and contact McNeil Consumer Healthcare for instructions on a refund or replacement. For these instructions, and information regarding how to return or dispose of the product, consumers should log on to the internet at www.mcneilproductrecall.com or call 1-888-222-6036 (Monday-Friday 8am-8pm Eastern Time, and Saturday-Sunday 9am-5pm Eastern Time).
What do I do with the recalled medication(s) that I currently have in my possession?
- Unless instructed otherwise, do not dispose of unused medicines by emptying them into your sink, toilet, or storm drain.
- Some states may have regulations regarding pharmacy or community take-back programs in which they may receive and dispose of returned unused drugs for patients. Contact your local pharmacy or local authority to determine if it participates in such programs.
- For information on disposing of over-the-counter medications, go here.
For more information, check out the McNeil press release.
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