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

Recalled June 16, 2022 · CPSC recall 22161 · Aurohealth

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

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.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 137,300

Incidents / injuries

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.

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.

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.

Product

Walgreens Pain Reliever Acetaminophen, 150 count bottles

Manufacturer(s)

Aurobindo Pharma Limited, of Telangana, India

Imported by

Aurohealth LLC, of East Windsor, New Jersey

Distributed by

Walgreen Co., of Deerfield, Illinois

Retailers

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

Made in

India

UPC

311917218090

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →