CPSC2022-06-16
Aurohealth Recalls Walgreens Brand Acetaminophen Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
Aurobindo Pharma Limited, of Telangana, India
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
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.
Sold at
Walgreens stores nationwide from October 2021 through April 2022 for about $9.
Affected count
About 137,300
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
India
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Walgreens Pain Reliever Acetaminophen, 150 count bottles
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Aurohealth-Recalls-Walgreens-Brand-Acetaminophen-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirement-Risk-of-PoisoningDon't want to check this manually?
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